Decision details

Date of Decision:

21 May 2024

Title:

Review of Temporary Accommodation Portfolio

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Ian Spicer, Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Under Section 4c3: Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health – Delegated Executive Functions.

The Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health is authorised1 to discharge executive functions2 through the commissioning and provision of social services for adults and public health services for the whole population and delivery of housing for the Borough, including:-

2. Housing (d) Housing Options

Decision:

To approve an increase in the current temporary accommodation portfolio by 16 units.

Reasons for the Decision:

Section 206(1) Housing Act 1996 provides that where a housing authority discharges its duty to secure that accommodation is available for a homeless applicant, that accommodation must be suitable. Chapter 17.2 Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities confirms the requirement to provide suitable accommodation applies in respect of all powers and duties to secure accommodation under Part 7, including interim duties

The purpose of this Officer Decision is to agree to increase the provision of temporary accommodation so that there is sufficient temporary accommodation to discharge its homelessness statutory duty

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Officer Decision Report for a Review of the Temporary Accommodation Portfolio

Approved by Ian Spicer, Strategic Director of Adults, Housing and Public Health.