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RESOLVED that:
 
1.    
Cabinet noted and agreed to the intended use of the
properties highlighted in this report.

 
2.    
Cabinet agreed for the properties to be leased under
a full repairing and insuring arrangement, and at a peppercorn rent
/ lease charge.
 
REASONS FOR DECISION
 
To
increase the amount of good quality supported housing in the
district, exclusively to fulfil the needs of the Councils Housing
Options service.
 
To
fulfil the Councils housing strategy objectives in delivering
supported housing and increasing the quality of housing in the
district
 
To
re purpose valuable Council social assets for the benefit of
residents.
 
To
further the Councils commitment to reduce the use of hotels for
people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
 
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED
 
Not
to proceed would create a strategic weakness for the Council.
Having no direct access supported housing is not sustainable in the
short or long term.
 
Properties could be leased via the private sector. This is more
costly. Using our own housing stock reduces costs, and allows us to
regenerate homes, rather than losing them to the private
market.
 
Not
to charge peppercorn rent / lease charges. To not enter into this
agreement would mean the Council and Rykneld Homes LTD having to
carry out repairs and maintenance. This would create a resource
burden. Therefore, the proposed arrangement necessary.
 
This was
not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect
by officers.