Issue - meetings

Temporary Accommodation Policies

Meeting: 06/10/2026 - Cabinet (Item 10.)

10. Temporary Accommodation Policies PDF 285 KB

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Housing.

Additional documents:

Appendix 1 - SWAP Audit Report - Temporary Accommodation, item 10. PDF 919 KB
Appendix 2 - SWAP Audit Report Findings & Action Plan - Temporary Accommodation, item 10. PDF 699 KB
Appendix 3 Policy for the Sourcing of Temporary Accommodation, item 10. PDF 351 KB
Appendix 4 Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy, item 10. PDF 3 MB
Appendix 5 Voids Policy Housing Management May 2026, item 10. PDF 1 MB
Appendix 6 EQIA Policy for the Sourcing of Temporary Accommodation, item 10. PDF 233 KB
Appendix 7 EQIA Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy, item 10. PDF 244 KB
Appendix 8 EQIA Voids Policy Housing Management May 2026, item 10. PDF 249 KB

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.