Decision details

Appointment under Property Valuation Services Framework

Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Housing Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To appoint Sterlingworth Solicitors to carry out a valuation of properties at Northside Court, Tongham for either the extension of lease or transfer of Freehold (current lease has expired).

Reasons for the decision:

To enable a resolution to be progressed for the expired lease.

Alternative options considered:

Considered proceeding with previous valuation obtained by previous post holder Robert Johnson in 2023. This was not progressed due to challenges with the valuation by the housing provider and Council's legal team. Therefore a new valuation is required.

Source of Authority to take Decision:

Scheme of Authorisation, Assistant Director of Housing Services

2.8.5 - To exercise powers and determine all matters relating to the supply of goods and services to other local authorities and public bodies in respect of the functions for which the officer is responsible.

2.8.7 To take any action in relation to procurement and the letting of contracts for goods and services, within approved budgets. CPR Threshold One (up to £5,000).




Publication date: 07/10/2024

Date of decision: 02/10/2024