Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources, as contained on pages 161 to 174 of the Book of Reports, which sought approval to proceed with the development of Digmoor area of Skelmersdale in accordance with the Digmoor Revival Scheme and the demolition of the existing blocks of flats in Blythewood and Banksbarn, shown in the current site plan, attached at Appendix 1 to the report, and thereafter take all steps necessary to develop the site to facilitate the development of 45 new Council homes for affordable/social rent.

The minute of Cabinet had been circulated prior to the meeting.

RESOLVED:

A.    That having regard to the decision of Cabinet, the development, as outlined in the report be approved and the proposal be funded from the £9m budget which has previously been set aside for this purpose.

B.    That the Head of Housing be given delegated authority to take all steps necessary to implement the development outlined within the report, to include, but not be limited to instructing TVD Ltd, obtaining planning permission, entering into grant funding arrangements with Homes England, contracts with design and build businesses, demolition of existing properties, relocation of tenants and repurchase of leaseholds.

C.    That the Head of Housing, following discussion with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be given delegated authority to, as a last resort, use the power of compulsory purchase.

D.    That the Head of Housing be given delegated authority to make ongoing adjustments to the delivery of the scheme, following discussions with the relevant Portfolio Holder.