Boston Borough Council Homelessness Assistance Policy Framework
August 13, 2025 Housing and Homelessness Officer (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to prevent homelessness, advance rent was approved to assist a family at risk in accessing suitable accommodation, as a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) was not available within the necessary timeframe.
Full council record
Decision
Payment of advance rent to prevent
homelessness
Reasons for the decision
To assist family at risk of homelessness
access suitable accommodation
Alternative options considered
DHP – not available in
timescales
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 13 Aug 2025 |