Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 19, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Decision RESOLVED   -      Agrees to accept the £871,000 of Local Authority Housing Fund grant if successful in our higher bid, or (if not successful with the higher bid) -      Agrees to accept the £611,000 of Local Authority Housing Fund grant (as per the original offer) -      Uses the LAHF grant to part fund the purchase of four or six (dependent on level of grant secured) further units of temporary accommodation -      Gives delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer [or other member of Corporate Leadership Team] in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Peoples’ Services, to agree the actual purchases of the properties (within the identified budget limits).   Reason for the decision:   To seek approval for the Council to accept the LAHF grant and use the grant to help acquire further homes to use as temporary accommodation