Issue - meetings

This report is seeking approval to enter into an agreement with Network Homes to share resources and expertise on a range of projects to deliver new affordable housing.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)      To note the content of the report

(2)      To note the management arrangements in place to ensure adherence with the Council’s standing orders and financial regulations.

(3)      To note that both organisations had taken legal advice in the development of the agreement to ensure compliance with Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

(4)      To approve entering into an agreement with Network Homes on the basis that the Council and Network Homes operate as two public bodies concerned with the delivery of affordable housing, working in collaboration as per Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations.

(5)      To delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Director of Finance and Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, to finalise and sign the agreement.

(6)      To agree that Network Homes internal rules and procedures should govern the procurement of contracts let under the agreement referred to in (4) above, with the Council contributing to Network Homes procurement and management costs.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform Resources, Councillor Eleanor Southwood, introduced the report seeking approval to enter into an agreement with Network Homes to share resources and expertise on a range of projects to deliver new affordable housing.

Cabinet noted the aim, given the ambitious scale of the Council’s strategic housing targets to promote strong, local cross–sector co-operation with housing organisations and other partners in order to maximise capacity around delivery.  The agreement would not be exclusive, so would provide scope for similar partnership arrangements to be developed with other organisations and for the incorporation of additional new housing schemes in future.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)      Note the content of the report.

(2)      Note the management arrangements in place to ensure adherence with the Council’s standing orders and financial regulations.

(3)      Note that both organisations had taken legal advice in the development of the agreement to ensure compliance with Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

(4)      Approve entering into an agreement with Network Homes on the basis that the Council and Network Homes operate as two public bodies concerned with the delivery of affordable housing, working in collaboration as per Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations.

(5)      Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Director of Finance and Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, to finalise and sign the agreement.

(6)      Agree that Network Homes internal rules and procedures should govern the procurement of contracts let under the agreement referred to in (4) above, with the Council contributing to Network Homes procurement and management costs.