Decision details

(Decision Notice D250058CAB)

(Reason: Part 2 – Private – LGA 1982 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person).

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee in respect of proposals for a temporary accommodation project to help meet the Borough Council’s requirements to mitigate and manage homelessness.

Members were reassured that opportunities for the provision of temporary accommodation in the borough continued to be explored and that families would not be placed in accommodation that was not suitable for their needs.

Cabinet had due regard to the views of the Scrutiny Select Committee, the proposal presented and the financial and value for money considerations, including the use of external funding and recognised the importance of improving housing options for local people, whilst protecting outdoor areas.

On the grounds that delivering a temporary accommodation scheme on previously utilised land allowed the Borough Council to mitigate costs, have management control and did not require development on a greenfield site, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Taylor seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the feasibility study attached at Annex 2 to the report be endorsed;

(2)             the procurement approach and timetable detailed in the report be approved; and

(3)             the proposals for a temporary accommodation within the Borough, as detailed in the report, be approved.