Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

To consider a proposal for the disposal of a Council owned two storey residential building which comprises 14 units of one bed flats and bed sitsat Royley Carr, Bredbury.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Murray Carr on 474 3019 or email: murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal for the disposal of a Council owned two storey residential building which comprises 14 units of one bed flats and bedsits at Royley Carr, Bredbury.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Concern was expressed as to the level of scrutiny that the decision to dispose of the property would have prior to its consideration by the Executive.

·         The existing property required significant investment and had ongoing problems with voids and tenant turnover.

·         A discussion took place with regard to the potential for alternative housing providers to deliver affordable housing on this site.

·         It was noted that Equity Housing Group had earmarked funding available to deliver the proposed improvements to the site, whereas alternative providers may not necessarily be able to move as quickly.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and comments of the Area Committee be forwarded to the Executive for their consideration.