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The report of the Director of Planning,
Housing and Environmental Health sought approval for a Policy which
allowed the Borough Council to recharge applicants when its
temporary accommodation needed repair due to wilful damage or
neglect.
 
Due regard was given to the financial and
value for money considerations, the risk assessment and legal
implications detailed in the report.   The introduction of a Recharge Policy was
welcomed by Cabinet who were pleased to note that a firm but fair
approach would be adopted.  It was also
noted that a resident’s vulnerabilities or disabilities would
be considered when reviewing whether to apply a recharge.
 
Whilst the Borough Council had a requirement
to ensure value for money and would spend money on legitimate
repairs, Cllr Boughton proposed that if a
repair was needed because of damage or neglect caused by an
applicant living in temporary accommodation the cost should be
charged to that applicant. This was seconded by Cllr Betts
and Cabinet
 
RESOLVED: 
That
 

(1)           
the new Temporary Accommodation Recharge Policy (attached at Annex
1) be adopted.