Meeting documents

Cabinet received a report which considered how the Council may seek to end the long term use of Bed and Breakfast and private rented nightly let accommodation.

RESOLVED that

1.       the overall business case for the acquisition of residential properties for use as temporary affordable housing be agreed;

2.       the Director of Resources be given authority, following consultation with the Leader, to use any sums specifically included in the Council’s Capital programme, currently £6.28 million, to purchase assets on receipt of a viable outline business case; and

3.       the Head of Finance be authorised to carry out the necessary arrangements to obtain loan finance for the acquisitions approved under 1 above, if necessary.