Decision details

The Cabinet considered the commercially sensitive information in relation to Item 11: Settled Programme for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees.

Resolved that Cabinet:

1.    Confirms acceptance of the grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

2.    Delegates authority to the Director of Economy to agree and enter into grant agreements with First Choice Homes Oldham and Cromwood Homes (which will incorporate the requirements under the MoU) to deliver the homes, subject to the Subsidy Control regime.

3.    Delegates authority to the Director of Legal Services to formalise any necessary legal requirements including signing and/or sealing any documentation required to give effect to the recommendations and/or delegations in this report.

4.    Delegates authority to the Director of Economy and/or their nominee to approve the appointment of external legal advisers required to protect the Council’s interests and give effect to the recommendations in this report.