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Temporary Accommodation Purchasing
Meeting: 09/07/2024 - Cabinet (Item 11)
11 Delegated Authority – Temporary Accommodation Purchasing 
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Background:
On 16 January 2024 Cabinet recommended that £41,925,000 be added to the Capital Programme for the purchasing of Temporary Accommodation (TA) as well as taking on leases of properties for use as TA and the set-up of an internal lettings department. This was approved by Full Council on 24 January 2024. This report sought delegated authority for the purchasing of properties for Temporary Accommodation use so that potential purchases could be progressed.
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Decision:
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104/2024 |
The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness, to purchase properties for the use as Temporary Accommodation, subject to these being made within the existing budget agreed by Full Council on 24 January 2024 (Decision number 2/2024). |
Reasons:
This will enable the service to effectively and efficiently purchase property for TA purposes, using the capital addition already agreed by full Council.
In addition to the decisions taken in January, providing this delegated authority will further assist the Council in delivering its services to address demand relating to homelessness and temporary accommodation.