Decision details

Recommendation approved

Reasons for recommendation

To implement the council’s decision to purchase properties in line with the delivery of the Local Authority Housing Grant – Round 3 Funding. The Council has secured funding to purchase 3 residential properties on the open market for the Afghanistan Refugee Resettlement Programme.

To purchase properties for Afghanistan Refugee Resettlement Programme for Family Homes close to local amenities.

To enable Chorley Council to work alongside Lancashire County Council in supporting the resettlement and integration of Afghanistan refugees into the borough, by providing high quality homes.

Other options considered and rejected

To source properties from the private rented sector and develop five-year legal agreements negating the need for Chorley Council to procure any additional properties. This was previously rejected due to insecure tenancies, possible poor-quality housing provision and to enable a manageable programme, which will be delivered over a 12-month period in line with funding requirements.