The Housing Delivery Manager
introduced the report and outlined the previous four phases of the
programme, which had been successful in providing council-owned
temporary accommodation. The Purchase and Repair programme provided
a more cost-effective solution for temporary accommodation compared
to nightly paid accommodation, and the need for further properties
still existed. Each property considered for purchase would continue
to be approved on a case-by-case basis, with a mix of units sought
to accommodate a range of need. Ward Councillors would be notified
of the council’s intention to purchase any property that
falls within their ward.
RESOLVED: That
1.
The addition of the £481,570 underspend from
previous phases of the project to the capital programme allocation,
giving a total of £3,007,570 for investment in further
properties for use as temporary accommodation, be noted;
2.
The Director of Regeneration and Place be given
delegated authority to determine the size and type of temporary
accommodation required; and
3.
The Policy and Resources Committee be recommended to
give delegated authority to the Director of Finance and Business
Improvement to purchase properties for use as temporary
accommodation up to the total value of £3,007,570 in
consultation with the Chair of Policy and Resources.