Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider a request for financial support from Newmarket Open Door to secure an existing property for the provision of supported accommodation.

(Report No: CAB/FH/17/039)

The Cabinet received this report which set out a request for financial support from Newmarket Open Door to secure an existing property for the provision of supported and temporary accommodation.

With the vote being unanimous, it was

RESOLVED:

That:-

1.           The provision of financial support to Newmarket Open Door for the provision of supported and temporary accommodation, be approved, on the terms set out in Option 4 of Report No: CAB/FH/17/039.

2.           The funding be allocated from the Council’s capital programme allocation for affordable housing (with the residual balance being £355,000).

3.           Delegated approval be given to the Assistant Director (Families and Communities), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and with the Deputy Leader of Forest Heath District Council, to finalise the detail of the agreement.