Decision details

Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Cabinet considered an exempt report seeking approval of the budget for the design phase of a proposed hostel for the homeless on the White House site.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

1.    To do nothing

2.    To work with other providers on other solutions

Resolved:

1.    to recommend to Council approval of the budget for the full design design phase of a proposed new hostel for the homeless on the White House site;

2.    to authorise the Head of Corporate Governance to enter into any legal documentation necessary to implement the redevelopment project; and

3.    to delegate the appointment of the advisors and design team to the Group Head of Regeneration and Growth in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

Reason for Decision

Re-development of the site will provide much needed hostel accommodation for homeless residents within the Borough.  This will assist the Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 to meet this need.