Decision details

Review of the Social Lettings Agency and the Creation of an In-house Private Sector Leasing Scheme

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the progress of the council’s social lettings agency, established in 2011 to supply properties to house people at risk of homelessness be noted.

 

2.  That the acquisition on lease and the management of properties for use as temporary accommodation for homeless households in the exercise of the council's functions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 be agreed.

 

3.  That a report be submitted to cabinet in 12 months time, reviewing progress of the scheme, including consideration of the merits of cross borough working.

Report author: Gerri Scott

Publication date: 21/03/2013

Date of decision: 19/03/2013

Decided at meeting: 19/03/2013 - Cabinet

Effective from: 29/03/2013

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