Issue - decisions

Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4 for Temporary and Resettlement Homes

24/06/2026 - Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 4 for the provision of Temporary and Resettlement Homes

Resolved:

 

1.    That the Council take part in the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4 programme, with a view to bringing 3 properties into the council’s ownership to meet housing needs within the district;

 

2.    That the approach to spend of the funds, including type, priority location and delivery, as articulated within the report, be approved;

 

3.    That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Strategic Growth & Development, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder, to finalise and agree the terms of the MOU for the LAHF Round 4 programme with MHCLG; and

 

4.    That Full Council be recommended to amend the 2026/27 capital programme to reflect the LAHF 4 funds required to match fund the Local Authority Housing Funding of BBC £302,000, received with £365,000, from the council’s reserves giving a total scheme value of £667,000.