Purpose

To note the action
needed to tackle the growing temporary accommodation crisis
including approval in respect of the acquisition of
properties.
 

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Noted the potential benefits of a council-owned not for profit RP
and the ambition to take all appropriate steps to establish a
company to help address the need to deliver specialist and
supported housing in the city and to potentially deliver a wider
range of affordable housing products to meet the City’s
needs.

2.     
Authorised the Chief Executive, in consultation with all Executive
Directors, the Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homelessness
and the Deputy Mayor with responsibility for City Economy, Finance
and Performance to progress the development of a Full Business Case
for the establishment of a company to be approved in accordance
with the decision pathway.