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This report provides a capital plan evaluation for the Bluebell Hill temporary accommodation project and seeks Member approval for the associated budget.

The report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health provided a Capital Plan Evaluation for the Bluebell Hill temporary accommodation project and sought Member approval for the associated budget.

The proposed approach to procure a contractor to deliver a modular housing scheme at Bluebell Hill was supported by the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee and Cabinet and due regard had been given to a feasibility study prepared by an external consultant.

As a result of updating the Local Authority Housing Fund and revenue reserve for capital schemes funding to allow for commitment to the resettlement programme, Members noted that the partnership funding for the project had reduced to £4,670,663.     In addition, the revenue impact section had been updated to allow for estimated staffing costs and to demonstrate the potential revenue saving of £157,500.

On the grounds that the principle of progressing this project had already been approved, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Betts seconded and

RESOLVED:  That the Capital Plan Evaluation (attached at Annex A) for the Bluebell Hill temporary accommodation project be approved.