Decision Session - Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods held on Tuesday, 15 September 2020. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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4. Targeted financial support for people living in Council homes
Resolved:
i. That the support currently available to people who live in council homes from the Housing Service be noted.
ii. That the implementation of a Housing Hardship Fund as set out in Annex A be approved.
Reason: To ensure that further targeted support for people who live in council homes can be offered during the Covid recovery period whilst also ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place.
5. Homeless Review 2019-20
Resolved:
i. That the progress made by the service be noted.
ii. That the priorities and targets for 2020/21 as set out in paragraph 31 of the report be agreed.
Reason: To ensure the council continues to adhere to its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017, to reduce rough sleeping in the city and supports the most vulnerable in society.