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Decision details
Temporary Accommodation Purchase
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To consider the potential purchase of temporary accommodation.
Decisions:
Andrew Palmer, Assistant Director, Housing and Built Environment presented a report on a Temporary Accommodation Purchase. The purpose of the report was to consider the purchase of a property as detailed in the part 2 report.
The council has seen a significant increase in demand for temporary accommodation over recent years, in line with broader national and regional trends.
Under Rule 13.3 of the council constitution, this item was agreed without being called for discussion.
RESOLVED that:
1. Cabinet to approve the purchase of a property for use as temporary accommodation
2. Delegated authority is given to the Assistant Director, Housing and Built Environment and Assistant Director Financial Services and Revenues to complete the purchase at the best possible price up to a maximum detailed in the part 2 report.
The reason for these recommendations was:
There has been a significant increase in demand for temporary accommodation in Hastings. Purchasing its own temporary accommodation will help to manage costs to the council and provide greater flexibility over the management of the property. The council has the opportunity to purchase a property. The property is already used for temporary accommodation.
Report author: Michael Courts
Publication date: 11/04/2019
Date of decision: 01/10/2018
Decided at meeting: 01/10/2018 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
- Temporary Accommodation Purchase
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