Decision details

RESOLVED: That:

1) the following Registered Providers (RP) be approved as Partners for the next three-year period commencing on 1April 2023, with a further two years subject to satisfactory performance:

A2Dominion

Aster

Housing Solutions

Loddon Homes Limited

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing

Places for People

Silva

Sovereign Housing Association

Vivid

2) noted that performance during the initial partnership period will be assessed by Overview and Scrutiny Committee at the end of the three year period.

3) the Council and the nine RPs enter into a Partnership Agreement. The Agreement will detail expectations and responsibilities and will outline the basis for regular performance monitoring. The agreement will also contain an action plan which all partner RPs will be expected to adhere to.

Reason for Decision

The delivery of affordable homes is an underpinning principle of the Council’s vision. The approval of carefully selected Registered Provider (RP) Partners for the Council will ensure that those RPs delivering affordable housing in the borough via s106 agreements and other land opportunities are aligned to the Council’s strategic vision and aspirations. In doing so, this will positively benefit the community through provision of high quality, well-managed affordable homes, with the Council gaining full nomination rights to these homes.