Purpose

To consider the proposed transfer of Homeless
Services to the City Council from Wolverhampton Homes and the
setting up of a Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Service

Content

1.     
That the transfer of the Homeless Service to the
City Council from Wolverhampton Homes, be approved in
principle.

 

2.     
That authority be delegated to the Deputy Leader:
City Housing in consultation with the Director of Resident Services
to approve future decision making with regards to the proposed
transfer of the Homeless Service. 
 

3.     
That the proposed development of a Housing Advice and Homeless
Prevention Service which would manage demand for Temporary
Accommodation and improve residents’ ability to make well
informed decisions regarding their housing options be noted.
 

4.     
That it be noted, the following would need to be considered as part
of any final decision that is taken with regards to the
Homeless Service transfer:
 

(a)    Authorise the
spending required to achieve the long-term improvements and savings
(including for resources and operational arrangements) of the
proposed development of a Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention
Service being transferred in-house.
 

(b)    Authorise the
s151 officer in consultation with the Director of Director for
Resident Services to implement the transfer, subject to Cabinet
approval.

 

(c)    Authorise the
s151 officer in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer to
complete any documentation required to give effect to the decisions
contained in the report.

 

5.     
That it be noted, the proposed transfer would allow the
Homelessness service to form part of the wider Housing Advice
Service.