Recommissioning of Domestic Abuse Support in Safe Accommodation (DASSA)
May 20, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 27 May 2026 |
| Expected date | 20 May 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Lead officer | Catherine Mann |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |