Issue - meetings

For Cabinet to approve the outcome of the procurement process in relation to Emergency Interim Accommodation for local homelessness.

Members considered the Emergency Interim Accommodation Procurement for Local Homelessness report presented by Councillor Hoy.

Councillor Mrs French said she agreed with the report but requested  Councillor Hoy investigate the number of vacant properties owned by social landlords, as some have been empty for over a year. Councillor Hoy agreed, adding that although discussions were ongoing between officers and registered providers, much of the delay has been caused by housing associations reviewing the condition of their housing stock for damp and mould which has slowed down the process.

Proposed by Councillor Hoy, seconded by Councillor Mrs French and AGREED to approve accepting 9 companies for the provision of emergency interim accommodation to place homeless households.