Decision details

The Minute of the Community Services Committee held on 14 December 2017 were noted.

Arising under Item 15 (ACHA Stock Restructuring Proposals) the Council:-

1.     Agreed ACHA’s proposals to remove 89 units from the affordable rented stock by means of sale or demolition by a formal amendment to the Transfer Agreement.

2.     Supports ACHA’s request to the Scottish Government to exclude any disposals undertaken as part of these proposals from the tripartite Disposal Clawback Agreement.

3.     Advise ACHA that the proposed demolitions will require to be the subject of separate approvals from the Council as the Planning and Building Control Authority. ACHA also to be reminded that they will remain responsible for the maintenance of the areas of land detailed in this report; and

4.     Advise ACHA that any future proposals to dispose of any of the land freed up by the demolitions will be subject to approval from Argyll and Bute Council.