Decision details

Proposed acquisition of 10 new homes, Abbey Park Road, Leicester LE4 5ET

Decision Maker: City Mayor (Individual Decision)

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

To approve:

 

The purchase of 10 3 bedroomed new build houses at 49 Abbey Park Road, Abbey Meadows, Leicester, LE4 5ET.

 

This would be financed from the £50m budget approved by Full Council in February 2026 to be retained by the General Fund.

Reasons for the decision:

To increase the supply of emergency homelessness for small family accommodation and to release pressure on temporary accommodation in the Housing Register. 

Publication date: 25/09/2026

Date of decision: 05/10/2026

Effective from: 13/10/2026

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