Issue details

Homeless Temporary Accommodation

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and Leisure seeking approval to purchase the vacant Childrens’ Referral Unit at Selborne Avenue, Harefield from the General Fund and convert into temporary homeless accommodation; as well as convert the ground floor of Oatlands House formerly leased to the PCT.  Upon completion of this, sell Seymour House with receipts to be returned to the HRA, attached.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Harefield; Shirley;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2013

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 16 Apr 2013 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainability

Lead director: Interim Director, Environment and Economy

Department: Housing and Sustainability Portfolio

Contact: Nick Cross, Head of Housing Management Email: nick.cross@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2241.

Consultation process

Circulation of draft report seeking comment by emails and meetings

Consultees

Relevant officers within MBOD, Legal and Finance; relevant Cabinet Member and Tenant Resource Group.

Public Comments may be sent to: Geoff Miller, Housing Investment Manager, Housing Services 023 8083 4987 Geoffrey.miller@southampton.gov.uk

Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: Costs and specification of works still be finalised in order to seek full scheme approval

Decisions

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