Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy

November 4, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council decided to approve the Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy on 04/11/2025. The strategy aims to reduce the number of households living in temporary accommodation by supporting more residents into settled homes.

Full council record

Purpose

Cabinet is recommended to approve the
Temporary Accommodation & Settled Homes Strategy.
 

Decision

Cabinet approved the Temporary
Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 of
the report. 
 
Options & Alternatives
Considered
 
This strategy sets out the
vision and delivery priorities for all of the Council’s work
to address the TA crisis, which reflects the current strategic
context and aligns to Mission Waltham Forest. Given the increasing
demand, pressures and costs related to TA, there is a need for a
clear plan to robustly respond to the challenge we face locally. As
such, no alternative option has been considered.
 
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm on November 4, 2025

Supporting Documents

Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy - Cabinet report.pdf
Appendix 1 - Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equalities screener.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date4 Nov 2025