Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to approve the Temporary Accommodation & Settled Homes Strategy.  

Content: Cabinet approved the Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.    Options & Alternatives Considered   This strategy sets out the vision and delivery priorities for all of the Council’s work to address the TA crisis, which reflects the current strategic context and aligns to Mission Waltham Forest. Given the increasing demand, pressures and costs related to TA, there is a need for a clear plan to robustly respond to the challenge we face locally. As such, no alternative option has been considered.