That
1.
The Director of Regeneration and Place be given
delegated authority, in consultation with the Lead Member for
Housing and Health, to determine the exact size, quantum and type
of temporary accommodation required; and
2.
The Director of Finance, Resources and Business
Improvement be given delegated authority, in consultation with the
Lead Member for Housing and Health, to purchase properties as
determined by the Director of Regeneration and Place in
Recommendation 1, for use as temporary accommodation up to the
total value of £15.8m in 2023/24; and
3.
The Council participate in the Local Authority
Housing Fund (LAHF) in accordance with its allocation set out in
the report, and for the Director of Regeneration and Place to
finalise the deployment of these monies in consultation with the
portfolio holder for Housing; and
4.
The Head of Mid Kent Legal Services be authorised to
negotiate and complete all necessary legal documentation and
formalities to give effect to these recommendations.
