Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

Purpose: To agree contracting out of provisions of the Housing Act where required.

Content: The Executive RESOLVED That  (i)    the Council is authorised to contract out functions relating to reviews of homelessness decisions under sections 202 and 204 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended);           (ii)   the appointment of an agent to fulfil the Council’s obligations to carry out a fresh review for a specific homelessness decision under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) be approved; and           (iii)  the Strategic Director of Communities be delegated authority to appoint an agent to fulfil the Council’s obligation to review homelessness decisions under sections 202 and 204 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) when required. Reason:   To ensure that the Council can fulfil its legal obligations under section 202 and 204 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) in a timely and impartial manner.