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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