Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for the purchase were approved.
summary: The decision involves the purchase of a property at a price of £100,000.
topline: The Section 151 Officer has decided to purchase a property at a price of £100,000.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it falls within the remit of what was previously approved by the Cabinet.
affected_stakeholders: ["Section 151 Officer", "Cabinet", "Investment Board"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=979
Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Following Cabinet approval on 15 November 2024 which authorised approval to purchase 10 x 1-bedroom properties utilising £1.2 million from reserves.
Content: To purchase 10 Hussars Court, March in accordance with Cabinet approvals at a purchase price of £100,000. That this property be purchased at the price of £100,000 for the following reasons: · Looking at the documentation supplied as part of the sale including: o Valuation Report. o Solicitor’s Report, o Form of contract and transfer · Being satisfied that the purchase falls within the remit of what cabinet approved including: o It is within the financial thresholds of the confidential appendix. o The location of the property o The view of Investment Board. Not applicable. Cabinet Report 15th November 2024: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/documents/s16182/Report.pdf
Date of Decision: July 2, 2025