Issue - meetings

To review the placement policy for emergency accommodation.

Steph Green introduced the report on the Placement Policy for Emergency Accommodation. The report highlighted the need for a clear policy to guide how homeless households are prioritised for emergency accommodation within the borough. The policy aimed to ensure a consistent approach among the Housing team, particularly when demand was high and supply was limited. It outlined how emergency accommodation offers will be made and how refusals will be handled, considering factors such as location, property size, condition, available facilities, affordability, health, education, and employment.

During the discussion, the Committee acknowledged the importance of having the Policy but queried whether the overriding reason for the policy was to provide guidance on refusals. Steph clarified that while offers and refusals were important, this information was also cited in other housing policy. The primary reason for this policy is to ensure a consistent approach in prioritising emergency accommodation.

The Committee resolved to approve the placement policy for emergency accommodation.