Decision details
Move-on Plans for Homeless People Accommodated During the Pandemic and Adoption of an Introductory Tenancies Policy
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider an Introductory Tenancies Policy
Decision:
Resolved
(1) That the cost implications of supporting rough sleepers and single homeless people to move on from accommodation provided during the pandemic be noted and Council be recommended to agree that budget provision be made to cover these costs should alternative funding be unavailable.
(2) That it be agreed that all future tenants of residential Council properties will be offered an Introductory Tenancy, whether constructed pursuant to the Build! scheme or otherwise.
(3) That responsibility be delegated to the Assistant Director Growth and Economy to produce and implement the detailed Introductory Tenancies policy and procedure.
Reason Key: Significant Effect on communities in two or more wards;
Corporate Priorities : Thriving Communities & Wellbeing;
Reason No Public Access: No
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Contact: Gillian Douglas, Assistant Director: Social Care Commissioning and Housing Email: gillian.douglas@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 0300 003 0204.
Report author: Gillian Douglas
Publication date: 07/07/2020
Date of decision: 06/07/2020
Decided at meeting: 06/07/2020 - Executive
Effective from: 11/07/2020
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