Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 10, 2026

Purpose:

Content: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST RELATING TO THIS ITEM:   None   RESOLVED:   That Cabinet:   1.    Approved, in accordance with Contract Standing Orders (CSOs)?21.01 and CSO?2.01(c), the acceptance of the grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) for the funding period 2025–26. 2.    Noted that the total grant funding amount was £2,137,751, with the detailed breakdown of the allocated funding set out in Appendix?A of the report.   Reasons for decision   Haringey Council had been awarded grants totalling £2,137,751 by MHCLG for the 2025/26 financial year. The funding was ring?fenced for the purpose of preventing, reducing and ending homelessness and rough sleeping.   The grants enabled the Council to carry out its statutory responsibilities under legislation including the Homelessness Reduction Act?2019, the Care Act?2014, and the Equality Act?2010, by providing housing?related support to vulnerable people to help them live independent and fulfilling lives within the community for as long as possible.   In addition, the grants supported the Council in achieving the strategic aims set out in the Corporate Delivery Plan?2024–26, and contributed to the strategic objectives of Adult Social Care and the Rough Sleeping Strategy?2023–27.   Alternative options considered   The Council had a legal and statutory obligation, as defined by the Homelessness Reduction Act, to prevent and relieve homelessness. Acceptance of the grant enabled the Council to meet these statutory duties in relation to homelessness prevention and relief.