Issue - items at meetings - Nomination Agreements

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34.1    RESOLVED -That Housing Committee resolve that the Executive Director Environment, Development and Housing be authorised to enter into Nomination Agreements with Registered Providers on the basis set out in this report, subject to the approval of the terms of the individual Nomination Agreements by the Executive Director Finance and Resources to confirm value for money.

34.1         The Committee considered the report of the Executive Director Environment Development and Housing on Nominations Agreements. The report was presented by Ms S Peckham, Head of Temporary Accommodation & Allocation.

34.2          Councillor Mears was concerned that there was a lack of information in the report, and would have liked to have seen a list of the Registered Providers, a timescale for the development of the Temporary Accommodation Framework, and details on the different rates of Housing Benefit which could be applied for. Councillor Farrow said that he would have liked to have seen more detailed information in the report, particularly on the Local Authority’s liability to meet any rent lost if a property was empty for longer than the agreed timescale. Councillor Peltzer Dunn echoed his colleague’s comments and suggested the item be deferred to the next meeting in order for more information to be provided.

34.3          Councillor Fitch asked whether there would be any cost implications if a decision was delayed. Officers said negotiations were taking place with contractors and until the terms could be agreed the Authority would continue to incur costs. Councillor Fitch said on that basis he would suggest that the report be considered today, if further information could be provided for the next meeting.

34.4          The Chair agreed that further information could be provided at the next meeting.

34.5          A vote was taken on whether to defer the item to the next meeting of the Housing Committee. It was agreed that the matter would not be deferred and a decision taken today.

34.6    RESOLVED -That Housing Committee resolve that the Executive Director Environment, Development and Housing be authorised to enter into Nomination Agreements with Registered Providers on the basis set out in this report, subject to the approval of the terms of the individual Nomination Agreements by the Executive Director Finance and Resources to confirm value for money.