Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision Made

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 26, 2024

Purpose: The Temporary Accommodation Policy sets out the council’s approach to the provision and procurement of temporary accommodation placements, both in and out of the borough, including: -        placement and prioritising households -        Refusals of TA and discharge of duty -        Charing for TA -        Pets in TA -        TA procurement  

Content: RESOLVED –   That the adoption of the Temporary Accommodation Policy at Appendix A be approved.   That the head of Housing, Health and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities be delegated to make any minor changes to the Temporary Accommodation Policy as may be requested be approved.   REASON FOR DECISION: To comply with current legislation that requires the Council to have a policy for procuring sufficient units of Temporary Accommodation to meet demand and to allocate those units to individual homeless households.