URL: https://councillors.knowsley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8047

Decision Maker: Executive Director Resources (Stephan Van Arendsen) and Executive Director Regeneration and Economic Development (Dale Milburn)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To seek approval for the award of a grant through the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 to Prima Group to enable the purchase of a residential property for the Afghan Resettlement Scheme.  

Content: To seek approval for the award of a grant through the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 to Prima Group to enable the purchase of a residential property for the Afghan Resettlement Scheme.   The Executive Director (Resources) and The Executive Director (Regeneration and Economic Development) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development hereby:   (i)             Approves the award of a grant through the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 (Afghan Resettlement Scheme) as detailed in Appendix B to Prima Group for the acquisition of a residential property on the main terms and conditions referred to in Appendix A.   (ii)            Authorises the Head of Legal Services to prepare and complete the necessary legal documentation.   Do not purchase the property – rejected. The Council was allocated funding by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through its Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 to enable the purchase of five properties to meet demand for temporary accommodation for homeless households and to support the Government’s Afghan Resettlement Scheme.  The Council has entered into grant funding agreement with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to deliver the scheme.  The scheme will provide additional affordable housing in the borough and will support the Council to alleviate the use of temporary accommodation.  

Date of Decision: February 11, 2026