Homelessness and Housing Need, including the Out of Borough Placement Review and Discharge of Duty into Private Rented Sector Policy (H&E15)
September 16, 2026 Cabinet (Housing) Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet (Housing) Committee approved the Discharge of Duty into the Private Rented Sector and Use of Out-of-Borough Accommodation Policy on 16 September 2026. The committee also noted the outcome of the Out of Borough Placement Pilot. The policy will be reviewed after 12 months.
Full council record
Purpose
Approval of the Policy and the Review of the Out of Borough Placement Pilot.
Decision
The Committee considered a report providing an update on homelessness and housing need, reviewing the Out of Borough Placement Pilot and seeking approval of the Discharge of Duty into the Private Rented Sector and Use of Out-of-Borough Accommodation Policy.
The Committee then noted the outcome of the Out of Borough Placement Pilot and gave approval to the Discharge of Duty into the Private Rented Sector and Use of Out-of-Borough Accommodation Policy, as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report, subject to the undertaking of a review after 12 months.
Alternative options considered
None.
Related Meeting
Cabinet (Housing) Committee - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 6.00 pm on September 16, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Andy Kippax |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |