To seek approval from Cabinet to enter into grant contracts with the GLA, acquire 9 x 1 bedroom flats to house rough sleepers under a Housing First model, commission a new support service to commence in December 2021 and delegate authority to the Director for Community to award the contract, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Capital Expenditure > £1,000,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards/Areas affected: (All Wards/Areas);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/08/2021
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Category: Community;
Urgent: No;
Decision due: 23 September 2021 by Cabinet
Lead Member: Councillor Phillip O'Dell
Lead member: Housing Portfolio Holder
Lead director: Julian Higson
Contact: Divisional Director, Housing Services Email: meghan.zinkewich-peotti@harrow.gov.uk, tel: 07395 840490.
Consultation process
The Harrow Homelessness Reduction Board has been consulted. The Portfolio Holder for Housing and key services will be consulted prior to any property purchase.