Grant Funding Agreement: Homes acquired to Temporary Accommodation (TA)

November 7, 2024 Cabinet Member for Housing Services (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the Council was approved to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to access up to £21,058,772 in LAHF3 grant funding from 2024/25-2025/26 to support the Temporary Accommodation acquisition programme.

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Purpose

The Council is planning to enter
into an agreement with the Ministry of Housing, Communities &
Local Government to access grant funding for homes
acquired for
TA.

Decision

Summary of
Decision
The Cabinet Member for Housing Services has
approved the Council entering into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Housing,
Communities and Local Government to access LAHF3 grant funding up
to the value of £21,058,772 from 2024/25-2025/26.
 
 
Reasons for
Decision
Entering into this
MoU allows the Council to access grant funding that will in turn
support and extend the Temporary Acquisition programme. The aim of
the programme is to maximise the availability of quality
accommodation in and close to the borough meeting the housing need
and delivering Fairer Westminster commitments. 

Supporting Documents

CMR - Grant Funding Agreement for Temporary Accommodation TA.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Nov 2024
Subject to call-inYes