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Homeless Prevention Fund
Meeting: 05/03/2019 - Cabinet (Item 672)
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The Cabinet is requested to consider the agenda report and its appendix and make the following resolution:
That the proposed Homeless Prevention Fund policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be adopted and the £43,000 detailed at paragraph 6.2 of the report be repurposed.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET
That the proposed Homeless Prevention Fund policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be adopted and the £43,000 detailed at paragraph 6.2 of the report be repurposed.
Minutes:
Mrs Kilby introduced the report. Mrs Rudziak and Mrs Grele were also present. Mrs Kilby explained that at present there is £43,000 in the Homeless Prevention Fund. She outlined the recommendation for the funds to be repurposed to help reduce the number of people prevented from joining the Housing Register due to outstanding debts. She explained that it is hoped that this will release a number of spaces in temporary accommodation.
Mrs Lintill requested confirmation of whether preference would be given to those joining the Housing Register in this way. Mrs Grele confirmed that no additional priority would be given.
Mr Connor wished to note his support for the scheme.
Decision
The Cabinet then voted unanimously to make the resolution below.
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET
That the proposed Homeless Prevention Fund policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be adopted and the £43,000 detailed at paragraph 6.2 of the report be repurposed.