Issue details

Acquisition of properties for use as affordable properties to go into the Housing Revenue Account

 

 

To obtain approval from the Executive to acquire properties on for use for affordable housing to take into the Housing Revenue Account.
The acquisition of these homes will increase the supply of social and affordable rented and shared ownership housing and will also form part of our aspiration to deliver 500 new Council homes over the next 5 years.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Para 3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Decision due: 12 May 2026 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development

Contact: John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer Email: john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk Email: john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas

Consultees

Executive member for Culture Arts and Housing
Corporate Director of Community Development
Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development
Assistant Director for Housing
Legal
Finance
Housing Needs service as they have confirmed the need in these locations
Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties.
Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties.

Documents

  • Acquisition of properties for use as affordable properties to go into the Housing Revenue Account