Decision details

Private Rented Sector Offer Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Housing, seeking approval of the new Private Rented Sector Offer Policy.

Decision:

(i)  To approve the Private Rented Sector Offer Policy.

(ii)  That, following consultation with the Cabinet Housing, the Executive Director of  Wellbeing and Housing be given delegated authority to make minor and non-substantive amendments to the policy, as appropriate.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the council to offer private rented sector accommodation to fulfil homelessness duties and help tackle homelessness.

Alternative options considered:

To not implement the policy, and not be able to offer private rented sector accommodation to fulfil homelessness duties.

Report author: Maria Byrne

Publication date: 16/01/2024

Date of decision: 16/01/2024

Decided at meeting: 16/01/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 25/01/2024

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