Issue - meetings
Buy Back of Council Right to Buy (RTB) Properties
Meeting: 15/12/2016 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Item 33)
33 Buy Back of Council Right to Buy (RTB) Properties 
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Decision:
That the Committee supports the implementation of a Strategic Acquisition Policy (incorporating Right to Buy Buyback).
Minutes:
The newly appointed Interim Senior Manager (Council Housing), Steve Agger, was introduced to the Committee. He presented a report seeking support on the implementation of a new policy setting out the Council’s approach to the strategic acquisition of properties that become available on the open market. The new policy would include the option to purchase ex-Council properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme. The policy would help to clarify the process and criteria for purchases, ensuring value for money and opening up opportunities for acquiring additional housing stock.
Councillor Rosetta Dolphin supported the introduction of the new policy, and this was endorsed by the Committee.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the implementation of a Strategic Acquisition Policy (incorporating Right to Buy Buyback).