On 20 August 2021 councils were advised of a new LES Housing Costs Fund of £5m to support councils who are finding it difficult sourcing larger properties for families receiving assistance in connection with the Programme.
To support this scheme, the Council has been invited to take 12-month leases of 10 houses that can be used to temporarily house families in relation to the Programme.
The funding package guarantees rental payments until benefits are in place and a new fund will enable LAs to top up rent shortfalls above local housing allowance levels.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/08/2021
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
Decision non-key and public. Having regard to the urgency of the decision and the need for immediate implementation, the vice-Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to waive call-in.
Decision due: Not before 26 Aug 2021 by Chief Executive
Lead member: .Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Policy and Strategy
Lead director: Steve Jorden
Contact: Kevin Gordon, Corporate Director of Children's Services Email: kevin.gordon@oxfordshire.gov.uk.