Decision details

(Decision Notice D240092CAB)

(Reasons:  LGA 1972 – Sch 12A Paragraphs 1 and 2 – Information relating to an individual and information likely to reveal the identity of an individual)

Consideration was given to proposals to extend a number of temporary staffing arrangements within the Housing Service whilst a review would be forthcoming to address these in the longer term, in response to recommendations made by a temporary accommodation/homelessness consultancy review.  

Due regard was given to the policy, financial and value for money considerations and the legal implications and it was proposed that the extensions be funded from the balance of the homelessness reserve.  There was a risk that if the current arrangements were not extended there would be an impact on service delivery which could lead to increased numbers of households in temporary accommodation.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the extension of the four temporary Housing Allocation posts from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025 as set out in the report, be agreed;

(2)          the extension of the temporary Triage Officer agency arrangement from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025 as set out in the report, be agreed;

(3)          the extension of the temporary Move On Officer role from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025 as set out in the report, be agreed; and

(4)          the total cost of the above, as set out in the report, be funded from the homelessness reserve.