Decision details

001/DforC/23-24 To enter into a service contract for provision of temporary and permanent accommodation (Gratwicke Road, Worthing)

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 Housing & Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

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 5 years for the provision of 11 units of temporary accommodation and 12 units of permanent 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: 24/05/2023

Date of decision: 24/05/2023

Effective from: 01/06/2023