Decision

·      
To accept grant funding from the Local Authority
Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 4, which is expected to be between
£3,514,000 and £7,208,000, to support the acquisition
of up to 52 homes over four years (2026/27-2028/29)

·      
To note and agree that, in line with LAHF grant
conditions, the homes will be used as Temporary Accommodation for
homeless households with a proportion (estimated to be 19%)
prioritised for Aghan households resettled under the Afghan
Resettlement Programme

·      
To agree that the required match funding is met
through the Phase 3 Housing Acquisition Programme Capital
Budget

·      
To grant delegated authority to the Section 151
Officer, or their nominated representative, in consultation with
the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Community Wellbeing and Leisure
Services, to enter into the necessary
contracts and to progress the acquisition and development of
identified homes.