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Termination of the Development Agreement of the Dovercourt Depot development

The Council (HRA) entered into a development agreement to purchase 70 homes on the development at New Fosseway in partnership with New Fosseway LLP in May 2024.
Due to the change in the HRA financial position and Business Plan, the decision was made to terminate the contract for the purchase of these homes, subject to a suitable alternative affordable housing provider being found by the LLP, at Full Council on 25 February 2025 with the final sign off delegated to the Executive Director in consultation with the Chair of the Homes and Housing Delivery Board
A suitable alternative offer has been received which allow Bristol City Council (BCC) to now terminate the contract, subject to the write off up to £110k in abortive costs.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2025

Decision due: 9 Apr 2025 by Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration

Lead member: Councillor Barry Parsons, Chair of the Homes and Housing Delivery Committee Cllr.Barry.Parsons@bristol.gov.uk

Contact: John Smith, Executive Director: Growth & Regeneration Email: john.smith2@bristol.gov.uk.

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