The subject of the decision:

Hambleton District Council currently acted as the host authority for Rural Housing Enabler Programme on behalf of the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Partnership.  The current 5-year term was due to expire on 31 March 2020.  This report sought a decision as to whether to continue this role for another 5 years.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the Council’s continued participation as the host authority for the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Partnership would continue to help support the provision of providing local homes for local people.

The Decision:

That Cabinet will agree that the Council will act as the host authority for the Rural Housing Enabler Programme for a term of 5 years from 1 April 2020 and utilises commuted sum reserves (ring-fenced for affordable housing) to pay for the Council’s annual contributions from 2020/21.