Decision details

DforC/020/22-23 Renewal of emergency accommodation service contract (Harwood Road, Littlehampton)

DECISIONS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT 5PM ON THE DAY THAT A CALL-IN EXPIRES. DECISIONS MAY BE ENACTED AFTER 5PM ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE INDICATED BELOW IN THE 'EFFECTIVE FROM' COLUMN

Decision Maker: Director for Communities

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

To enter into a service contract for the above property for a period of 3 years for the provision of temporary accommodation for homeless households.

Reasons for the decision:

To meet the Council’s statutory obligations to accommodate households in housing need in accordance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.

Alternative options considered:

This decision forms part of the ongoing programme to acquire and retain properties using cheaper long term contracts to reduce expenditure on temporary accommodation and meet housing needs.

Publication date: 17/03/2023

Date of decision: 17/03/2023

Effective from: 25/03/2023