Decision

The Corporate Policy and Resources Committee has decided to approve recommendations for the use of commuted sums for housing options.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved by the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee.

summary: The decision involves the use of commuted sums for housing options.

topline: The Corporate Policy and Resources Committee has decided to approve recommendations for the use of commuted sums for housing options.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves housing options which can impact local stakeholders and communities.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Housing developers", "Council members"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.spelthorne.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2402

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Committee considered all the options within the report for the commuted sum usage and resolved to:   1.    agree Options 1 and 2 as outlined in the report as their preferred options; and   2.    authorise the Strategic Housing Lead to explore further the preferred options and to prepare a report for this Committee to consider and make a recommendation to Council.

Date of Decision: May 12, 2025