Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 21, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: that the Committee would refer its views to the Public Accounts Select Committee as follows– ·         The Committee expressed concerns about the saving proposal CR08, which relates to reducing the loss of subsidy caused by awarding Housing Benefit (HB) to certain classifications of supported accommodation providers. While the Committee understands that the Council must ensure value for money and assess reasonableness of charges when engaging new providers, it is worried this could result in vulnerable individuals losing their housing. ·         The Committee noted that although displaced individuals might be able to make homelessness applications, their circumstances may not meet the thresholds for vulnerability under homelessness legislation, unlike supported housing legislation. Therefore, the Committee recommends that if this proposal is implemented, it must ensure that no existing tenants of supported housing lose their accommodation.