RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet noted the options appraisal work currently underway to deliver genuinely affordable housing on council owned sites.

2.    That Cabinet agreed to transfer £300,000 from the corporate contingency to Environment and Regeneration to update the approved plans for four council owned sites; bringing them up to current building regulations and sustainability standards prior to development for affordable housing.

3.    That delegated authority be given to the Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Corporate Services and Housing and Sustainable Development, to approve the award of contract post approval by Procurement Board.