Decision
Analysis
outcome: The purchase of the property was approved.
summary: The decision is to purchase a 1-bedroom flat at 12 Church Mews, Wisbech, PE13 1HL for £70,000.
topline: The Assistant Director has decided to purchase a 1-bedroom flat in Wisbech for £70,000.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it falls within the remit of what was previously approved by the Cabinet.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Residents of Wisbech"]
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=1006
Decision Maker: Assistant Director
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Following Cabinet approval on 15th November 2024 which authorised approval to purchase 10 x 1-bedroom properties utilising £1.2 million from reserves. This officer decision notice is to record the decision to complete the purchase of a 1-bedroom flat at 12 Church Mews, Wisbech, PE13 1HL Decision Taken The purchase of this property in accordance with cabinet approvals at a purchase price of £70,000 I am permitting that we buy this property for the purchase price of £70,000 for the following reasons: · I have looked at the documentation supplied as part of the sale including: o Valuation Report. o Solicitor’s Report, o Form of contract and transfer · I am 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 N/A
Date of Decision: August 27, 2025