Decision details

To recommend that the Portfolio Holder agrees to provide funding for the Derek Crossfield House supported housing scheme for an initial period of 12 months and for this to be reviewed in the context of VFM savings achieved.

That the Portfolio Holder agrees to fund Derek Crossfield House, using a proportion of the Flexible Homelessness Support Grant, for an initial period of 12 months and if value for money considerations are satisfied to approve future funding whilst such value for money considerations are met and a budget is available.

The scheme provides a supported housing resource that helps to meet housing needs in the area and prevent and reduce homelessness. Without the scheme the Council would incur additional costs in supporting residents who might otherwise be homeless.

A)    To not fund the scheme – 8 tenants would be made homeless and the scheme would not be available for future referrals all of which would be at a financial cost to the Council.