Purpose

Collaborative Norfolk Supported Housing Needs Ref: 009-PA-26

Decision

To receive £43,846 from MHCLG towards undertaking a supported housing needs assessment & strategy for the district. To also act as the lead authority for the districts in Norfolk to process their allocated funding from MHCLG.

This additional funding supports the government requirement to have a new supported housing strategy at district and county level. This will be used to fund the procurement of a consultant to undertake a needs assessment & strategy County wide. To be the lead district council on all project management & procurement activity of a consultant and lead on all engagement work and subsequent needs assessment & strategy that is future proofed for the next 5 years.

Reasons for the decision

To procure a consultant to provide a needs assessment and final strategy on Supported Housing across Norfolk. Due to government legislation requiring a new supported housing strategy by March 2027.

Alternative options considered

·         Not adher to government legislation

·         To adher to government legislation