Issue - meetings

To consider and receive the report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

To approve the RP Partnership Framework for consultation.

Katherine Greenwood, Planning Policy and Housing Officer, presented the report of the Deputy Chief Executive which seeks approval to consult on the Registered Provider (RP) Partnership Framework.

A RP Partnership Framework is a strategic partnership between a Council and the RPs who wish to work within their boundaries.  It sets out an agreed framework for the delivery of affordable homes secured through s106 agreements and can provide Councils with direct control of the allocation of these affordable units.

It will therefore give the Council opportunity to control which RPs can secure s106 units in the borough.  The Council is a RP so will also be able to apply to be on the Framework and have the opportunity to secure some of these units.

It is proposed that it will be implemented in April 2021 following consultation and selection of partners.

Members supported the proposal. 

Decision:

To approve the RP Partnership Framework for consultation.

Reasons for recommendation(s):

To enable the Council to have direct control of the allocation of affordable units secured through s106 agreements.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

None.