Temporary Accommodation - Special Purpose Vehicle Update

June 25, 2026 Corporate and Resources Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council decided on 25/06/2026 to not proceed with creating a Special Purpose Vehicle for housing homeless households. The committee approved purchasing 150 properties for temporary accommodation to be held within the General Fund. Delegated authority was given to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and relevant Portfolio Holder, to purchase these properties.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED that:

1)    The proposal to create a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to hold and lease housing to homeless households is no longer taken forward.

2)    The 150 properties to be purchased through the current approved capital budget be held within the General Fund and used as temporary accommodation.

3)    Delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the relevant Portfolio Holder to purchase the 150 properties.

Supporting Documents

LATE MATERIAL Temporary Accommodation - Special Purpose Vehicle Update.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Jun 2026