Purpose

Report outlined our budget provision including a recommendation : That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to determine and approve expenditure from the additional £500,000 budget allocated to Homelessness to explore, identify and deliver new initiatives over and above those being planned and delivered for 2026-27.

Decision

Creation of a Property and Assets Housing Officer role to support our growing temporary accommodation portfolio.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - not to support
Option 2 - to support