Decision details

Purchase of a one bedroom flat at 9 Church Mews, Wisbech

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call 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.

 

This officer decision notice is to record the decision to complete the purchase of a 1 bedroom flat at 9 Church Mews, Wisbech.

Decision:

The purchase of this property in accordance with Cabinet approvals at a purchase price of £80,000.

Reasons for the decision:

Having looked at the documentation supplied as part of the sale including:

·       Valuation report

·       Solicitor’s report

·       Form of contract and transfer.

 

Being satisfied that the purchase falls within the remit of what Cabinet approved including:

·       It is within the financial thresholds of the confidential appendix

·       The location of the property

·       The view of the Investment Board.

Alternative options considered:

Not Applicable.

Background/Reports/Information:

Background Documents

 

Cabinet Report 15th November 2024:

https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/documents/s16182/Report.pdf

 

Legal, Procurement and Financial Implications

 

As set out in the Cabinet report.

Publication date: 17/02/2026

Date of decision: 17/02/2026

Effective from: 26/02/2026