To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and Leisure seeking approval to purchase the vacant Childrens’ Referral Unit at Selborne Avenue, Harefield from the General Fund and convert into temporary homeless accommodation; as well as convert the ground floor of Oatlands House formerly leased to the PCT. Upon completion of this, sell Seymour House with receipts to be returned to the HRA, attached.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Harefield; Shirley;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2013
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 16 Apr 2013 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainability
Lead director: Interim Director, Environment and Economy
Department: Housing and Sustainability Portfolio
Contact: Nick Cross, Head of Housing Management Email: nick.cross@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2241.
Consultation process
Circulation of draft report seeking comment by emails and meetings
Consultees
Relevant officers within MBOD, Legal and Finance; relevant Cabinet Member and Tenant Resource Group.
Public Comments may be sent to: Geoff Miller, Housing Investment Manager, Housing Services 023 8083 4987 Geoffrey.miller@southampton.gov.uk
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: Costs and specification of works still be finalised in order to seek full scheme approval