Decisions

It was moved by Councillor I.T.E. Harvey, seconded by Councillor A.C. Harman and

Resolved to appoint Councillor Daxa Patel as the Council’s representative on the Surrey Police and Crime Panel, until May 2019.

The Council considered the recommendation of the Cabinet seeking approval of the budget for the design phase of a proposed hostel for the homeless on the White House site.  Redevelopment of the site would provide much needed hostel accommodation and assist the Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.

Resolved to approve the budget for the full design phase of a proposed new hostel for the homeless on the White House site.

Council considered the recommendation of Cabinet on the redevelopment of Harper House. The proposed demolition and rebuilding of Harper House would enable the Council to take advantage of a time-limited grant funding programme and improve the quality of emergency accommodation within the Borough for vulnerable homeless households. It would also minimise risk of financial losses, legal challenge or reputational damage should the condition of the current building deteriorate.

Resolved to:

1.    Approve the supplementary capital programme provision of £2.6m for the full demolition and rebuild costs for Harper House; and

2.      Authorise the Chief Financial Officer to make prudent financing arrangements for the transaction.