Leeds Road, Harrogate - North Yorkshire County Council

15.0 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
15.1 This proposal is an opportunity to make use of an unused County Council asset to
provide sustainable supported housing in an area of high demand for affordable
housing. In addition the capital investment in the scheme will enable efficiencies to
be gained in the revenue costs of support.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Executive Members are asked to;
16.1 Approve and support the supported housing scheme for people with complex needs
as outlined in the report.
16.2 Agree the transfer of 35 Leeds Road, Harrogate at nil value, terms to be agreed by
the Corporate Director, Finance and Central Services.
16.3 To agree to £550k being repaid on an invest to save basis over 10 years, in lieu of
the capital receipt that would have been achieved had the property been sold on the
open market.
16.4 Redirect the previously approved allocation of Second Homes funding to Chevin
Housing Association of £101, 200 to contribute to this scheme.
Helen Taylor
Corporate Director – Health & Adult Services
County Hall
Northallerton
Tel: 01609 53 2139
Author of report
Avril Hunter
Strategic Commissioning Manager
Tel: 01609 53 6898
Attached papers:
Appendix 1; Equality Impact Assessment
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