Decision details

Decision details

Sale of 39 Long Close, Oxford

Decision Maker: Executive Director (Communities and People)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To dispose of a council owned property which is beyond economical repair.

Decision:

To approve the sale of 39 Long Close to a preferred bidder for the sum of £275,000.

Reasons for the decision:

The dwelling house is beyond economical repair and the recommended bid provides best value.

Alternative options considered:

To carry out the work required to bring the dwelling house back into repair. This option was rejected as the cost would have been prohibitive and would not have represented value for money.

Signed off by senior officers:

Decision taken by Stephen Gabriel, Executive Director (Communities and People) in consultation with Nerys Parry, Head of Housing Services; Nigel Kennedy, Head of Financial Services; Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing; and Councillors Susan Brown and Mark Lygo (Ward Councillors).

Publication date: 13/09/2022

Date of decision: 13/09/2022

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