Mr
William Cornall, Director of Regeneration and Place, explained to
the Committee that the report proposed to roll over unspent capital
funding to purchase additional temporary accommodation.
The
Committee commented that it was important to progress with the
purchase of temporary accommodation, as it recognised that
Maidstone Borough Council did not currently have enough temporary
accommodation to meet need.
RESOLVED:
That:
1.
The underspent sum of £180,000 within the
previously approved capital budget for Housing Investments be
released for investing in further property for use as temporary
accommodation for homeless households.
2.
Any further additional underspend within the
previously approved capital budget for Housing Investments be
released for investing in further property for use as temporary
accommodation for homeless households.
Voting:
For – 7
Against – 0
Abstentions – 1