Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Letting/Re-Letting of Contracts of value >£100,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2024
Decision due: Not before 11th Mar 2025 by Assistant Director Housing, Homelessness & Prevention (CLT)
Lead member: Assistant Director Housing, Homelessness & Prevention (CLT)
Lead director: Assistant Director Housing, Homelessness & Prevention (CLT)
Contact: Steve Hay, Acquisitions & Landlord Support Co-ordinator.
Consultation process
Cllr Odul Bozkurt - Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services (WBC)
Cllr Lee Cowen WBC - Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services(ADC)
Both Cabinet Members support the proposal noting the benefits to both the Council in greater control over the cost of providing temporary accommodation. In addition the significant benefit to households navigating the challenges of homelessness by being able to secure local temporary accommodation. This supports households to retain work, schooling and support networks during a period of such uncertainty.