Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 19, 2024

Purpose: To purchase up to 170 new homes for use as Temporary Accommodation.

Content: Cabinet agreed the following:   1.  That the Council progresses with a programme to acquire or develop up to 170 homes for use as temporary accommodation;   2.  To recommend to Full Council, the required general fund capital budget of £38.762m as part of the annual budget setting process across the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27;   3.  A 6 monthly update on the delivery of the programme is provided to Cabinet;   4.  Letting of these homes will be in accordance with the Council’s Temporary Accommodation Policy, approved by Cabinet in July 2024.