Decision details

Temporary Accommodation Policies

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

These provides the oversight regarding factors that need to be taken into consideration when securing temporary accommodation for households.

 

The policies include:

Voids

Placement

Sourcing and

Rent

Decision:

That the following policies be approved for implementation by the Housing Solutions Service:

 

1. Sourcing of Temporary Accommodation Policy

2. Void Policy (management of unoccupied properties that are not generating income)

3. Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy.

 

Reason for the decision

To provide safe, suitable and affordable accommodation for homeless applicants while ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory requirements.

 

Report author: Sharon Attwater

Publication date: 07/10/2026

Date of decision: 06/10/2026

Decided at meeting: 06/10/2026 - Cabinet

Date comes into force if not called in: 15/10/2026

Call-in deadline date: 14/10/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

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