Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Approval to renew the council's lease of Northcott House, a single homeless hostel used as step down accommodation
1. That it be noted that the Council has been occupying Northcott House since 2015 and operating it as accommodation for vulnerable adults who are supported and working towards independent living as part of a recovery programme.
2. That the terms of the lease of Northcott House as set out in the report and the delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Property to agree detailed terms and to complete the lease of the premises on the same terms (or better) as set out in the report, be approved.
Publication date: 02/10/2026
Date of decision: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 10/10/2026
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