Decision details

Acceptance of £300,000 from Homes England for social rented homes in Scarborough

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Community Development)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Acceptance of £300,000 from Homes England for social rented homes in Scarborough.

Reasons for the decision:

Claiming Homes England grant will allow the council to deliver additional social rented housing within the HRA in a locality where there is high housing needs and a current undersupply of social rented housing.

Alternative options considered:

Rejecting the grant offer would see the council miss out on the opportunity to deliver an additional 4 social rented units in a high demand area. This option was rejected.


Publication date: 10/09/2025

Date of decision: 02/09/2025