The report sets out proposals for the Council’s established asset holding companies (Lewes Housing Investment Co Ltd and Aspiration Homes LLP) to purchase residential properties to:
(i) provide accommodation to assist the Council meet its strategic housing agenda
(ii) improve access into the private rented sector,
(iii) increase the variety, availability and accessibility of affordable housing and low cost home ownership,
(iv) generate additional income revenue streams through strategic property investment.
Decision type: Policy framework
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2018
Decision due: 5 Dec 2018 by Lewes District Council Cabinet
Decision due: 25 Feb 2019 by Lewes District Council Full Council
Lead member: Councillor Ron Maskell ron.maskell@lewes.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Regeneration and Planning
Department: Regeneration and Planning
Contact: Nathan Haffenden, Assistant Director, Property and Development Email: nathan.haffenden@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk Tel: (01323) 410000.
Consultation process
None
Making Representations: None