Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 27, 2025

Purpose: a) Approve the proposed Alternative Accommodation (Decant) policy at Appendix 1. b) Delegate any minor amendments to the Policy to the Joint Assistant Director of Housing in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Lead Councillor for Housing

Content: Decision: (1)         That the proposed Alternative Accommodation (Decant) policy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report submitted to the Executive, be approved. (2)         That the Assistant Director of Housing be authorised, in consultation with the Leader and Lead Councillor for Housing, to make any minor amendments to the Policy. Reason: To ensure that the Housing Department has documented policies to support tenants during the provision of alternative accommodation (decant) process. Temporary moves can be very disruptive to tenants. This policy therefore seeks to minimise that disruption and sets out the types of accommodation which might be offered as well as the payments which can be made to ensure that the tenant is not financially disadvantaged. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: None. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.