Decision details

B to agree to progressing the Places of Change project through the implementation of the delivery plan.

It has been agreed:

1.      To transfer the southern section of the Maple Buildings site, (as edged in red on drawing DO2 revision J, in Appendix 2 of the report) to Midland Heart Ltd. Housing Association (MHHA) at a nominal charge, on a long leasehold basis, upon NBC achieving vacant possession of the site and subject to the necessary Social Housing Grant being approved by the Homes and Community Agency (HCA).

2.      That vacant possession notices be issued to the existing commercial tenants.

3.      To delegate authority to the Director of Housing and the Borough Solicitor   to complete the detail of the legal arrangements between Midland Heart Ltd and the council.

4.      That the northern part of the site, (as edged in blue on drawing as     included in Appendix 3 of the report) be retained by the Council for an alternative use.

5.      That the Director of Housing will oversee progress on the next stage of the project as detailed in the Project Implementation Plan.