Decision details

Purpose of Report: To demolish the existing temporary homeless accommodation at Ordnance Lane and to replace with a new modular construction facility on the same site, with the remainder to be used for new council housing.

Members are asked to approve the use of the Ordnance Lane site to reprovide the homeless hostel and build new council homes.

This decision will now be taken by Cabinet at their rescheduled meeting on 16 December.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to:

(i)     The demolition of the existing Ordnance Lane hostel to be replaced with a new modular build hostel, with the remainder of the site to be used for new council housing.

(ii)    The commencement of the proposed procurement for the replacement of Ordnance Lane Hostel.

Reason:     (i)      To replace existing poor quality temporary homeless accommodation that is no longer fit for purpose with a high quality new build hostel, and much needed new council housing.

                (ii)     To allow a new modular build hostel to be built that will minimise the disruption to the provision of temporary homeless services.