Decision details
Homelessness Report and Discharge of Homelessness Duties using Private Sector Accommodation (TE9)
PDF 61 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To provide an update on the key issues and
trends within the borough in relation to homelessness, and outline
the service developments that have been or are being made to
prevent and alleviate homelessness. This was requested by the ACS
& Housing Scrutiny Committee. The report also seeks approval
for a pilot scheme that would enable the Council to discharge its
homelessness duties by offering private sector
accommodation.
Decision:
The Executive considered and approved a proposal for a pilot that would allow the Council to discharge its homelessness duties by offering private sector accommodation, that it was hoped would allow housing offers to be made more swiftly given the shortage of some types of social housing within the Borough.
Alternative options considered:
None
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: n/a
Decision Reference: ED1766
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None
Forward Plan Reference: TE9
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Executive member
Contact: Andy Kippax, Services to Place Email: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 4319.
Report author: Shamim Miah
Publication date: 07/10/2015
Date of decision: 06/10/2015
Decided at meeting: 06/10/2015 - Executive
Effective from: 14/10/2015
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