Recommissioning of Domestic Abuse Support in Safe Accommodation (DASSA)

May 20, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Staffordshire Council decided to approve the recommissioning approach for Domestic Abuse Support in Safe Accommodation. This decision was made on 20/05/2026. The council will directly award contracts to Staffordshire Women's Aid, The Pathway Project, and GLOW for up to four years, commencing April 1, 2027.

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Purpose

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 placed a Duty on Tier 1 Local Authorities to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their families living in safe accommodation settings and grant funding is provided accordingly. The current contracts are due to end 31 Mar 27

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday 20th May 2026 10:00am on May 20, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 - CIA.pdf
Recommissioning of support within safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse and their familie.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 May 2026
Effective from27 May 2026
Expected date20 May 2026
Originally due15 Apr 2026
Lead officerCatherine Mann
Subject to call-inYes