Decision details

The report of the Head of Housing Services was submitted seeking approval for the purchase of Glencoe, Alphington Street, Exeter for use as emergency accommodation for homeless families. The Director Community and Environment reported that the current owners had obtained planning permission and that Estates Services had agreed a purchase price.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 6 November 2007 and their comments and support were noted.  Executive welcomed the proposal and the flexibility that this would offer in terms of housing homeless households.

RESOLVED:-

(1)        to note that planning permission had been granted to use the property as a hostel; and

(2)        that the Head of Estates, in consultation with the Director Community & Environment and Portfolio Holder for Housing and Social Inclusion, be authorised to purchase Glencoe subject to the cost of the purchase price and any capital works required being within the budget set out in the Appendix to the report.

(Report circulated)