Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet recommends to the Council to approve budget allocation for the property purchase.
summary: The decision is about purchasing a building for temporary accommodation.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to recommend budget allocation for purchasing a building for temporary accommodation.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves budget allocation and potential impact on local residents.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://chichester.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3700
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To purchase a building to be used for temporary accommodation
Content: To purchase a building to be used for temporary accommodation Resolved 1.2 Cabinet recommends to Council: a) To approve that budget is allocated from reserves, as set out in appendices 1 and 2 of this report (part II exempt information), for a property purchase for short-stay temporary accommodation, (subject to the Council’s bid being accepted and the conditions at Para 2.6 being met) and, b) In the event our bid is accepted, officers to progress Heads of Terms, commence due diligence and progress planning, before reporting back to Cabinet to agree exchange of contracts and progress to completion.
Date of Decision: July 7, 2026