Decision details
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Derek Crossfield House is a supported housing
scheme for young people aged 16-25 (single people and couples) who
either have care of a baby or are expecting a child. There are 8
self-contained flats plus communal facilities on site including a
garden, playroom, kitchen and laundry. All the flats are supplied
with a cooker, fridge freezer and carpets
The Council has been providing funding for Derek Crossfield House
since 2017.
A decision published on 3 April 2024 confirmed the Council's
decision to fund the scheme for a further period of twelve months
using funds from the Homelessness Prevention Grant allocation for
2024/25.
This Grant Agreement sets out the terms and conditions on which the
Grant is made by the Council to Peabody Trust which are intended to
ensure that the grant is used for the purpose for which it is
awarded.
Decision:
To enter into a Grant Agreement with Peabody
Trust in respect of funding agreed for Derek Crossfield House
Alternative options considered:
Option 1 - To enter into the Grant
Agreement
Option 2 - Not to enter into the Grant Agreement. However, this
agreement sets out the terms and conditions on which the grant is
being made and to ensure it is used for its intended purpose.
Publication date: 02/05/2024
Date of decision: 02/05/2024


