The Council will appoint contractors to provide 250 units of supplier managed private sector leased accommodation. Changes in Housing Benefit Subsidy will cost the Council over £7 M pa if this and similar changes are not made before 31/03/10.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: 13 Oct 2009 by Cabinet
Lead director: Cabinet Member for Housing
Contact: Niall Bolger, Director of Urban Environment.
Consultation process
The Emergency Accommodation Reduction Project reports to a Board that includes representatives from many disciplines within the Council; this proposal has been approved by that body. The Interim Deputy Chief Executive is a Board member. The members of the local business community have been briefed and consulted individually and at various forums about this business opportunity.