Purpose

Delivering temporary
accommodation for vulnerable adults and families

Decision

1.1          
To commence
the investment of £2,157,000 of
capital reserves, generated from commuted sums and right to buy receipts,
into the provision of temporary
accommodation across the district, primarily through the
purchase and refurbishment of existing built properties
following the completion of an options appraisal as required
by
Cabinet on 9 April 2024, subject to the
cost of acquisition and operating costs being within approved
budgets.
 

1.2              
To note that Cabinet has delegated the
selection of the temporary accommodation units to the Cabinet
Member for Housing & the Local Plan, S151 Officer, and Director
for Resident & Business Services*[1] which will commence on
approval of this decision notice.
 

1.3              
To note that £150,000 of the
£2,157,000 will be set aside to support the potential
delivery ofrough sleeping
homelessness units/pods, which will be subject to further Cabinet
support and planning permission.
 

1.4              
To note that we are
seeking support of Homes England to support a potential increased
investment in temporary accommodation. If successful, this will
result in an increase in the project budget available that will be
funded by external funding from Homes England.