Decision

To refurbish a currently empty property in
Hereford City Centre with a budget of up to £250,000 to be
used as transitional accommodation for
females with priority given to Looked after Children and Care
Leavers.
The property is a Herefordshire Council asset and
surplus to the requirements of children services who
were occupying it. If an alternative use cannot be found
the property would be disposed of at auction.
As a Corporate Parent the Council has a joint housing
and care leavers protocol, it is recognised that self
contained accommodation is the most suitable
accommodation for Looked after Children and Care
Leavers.
The property forms part of the homeless pathway and
will be transitional for up to 2 years whilst individual
receives light touch support to become tenancy ready
and supported to source permanent accommodation.