Issue details

Acquisition of properties to address housing need as per the Council’s Housing Revenue Account Business Plan

 

 

To obtain approval from the Executive to acquire properties across various localities for use as affordable housing to meet housing need.

The acquisition of these homes will increase the supply of affordable housing across North Yorkshire and will meet housing need across various localities.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £1 million & Affects more than one division;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/06/2026

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: 4 Aug 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 to confirm the need
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.

Agenda items

Documents