Issue - meetings

[To approve the use of up to ten units of council housing to Children’s Services for the House Project, supplemented where possible by properties provided by partner Housing Associations]

1.      That the allocation of up to ten studio flats or one-bedroom properties to young people leaving care under the House Project be approved.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Resources, in consultation with the Director of City Environment, to approve any additional properties required for subsequent phases of the House Project.

3.      That it be noted that a person shall be identified to act as a trustee for all properties provided via the House Project and all other 16/17-year-old tenancies delivered in partnership with Children’s Services.

Councillor Louise Miles presented the report on a proposal to allocate up to ten studio flats or one bedroomed properties to young people leaving care under the House Project. This would, where possible, be supplemented by properties made available by Registered Housing Providers in the City who are able to contribute suitable and affordable properties. The proposal would ensure that the accommodation provided to the young people would be affordable and offer a secure form of tenure following the successful completion of their House Project ‘tenancy’.

Resolved:

1.    That the allocation of up to ten studio flats or one-bedroom properties to young people leaving care under the House Project be approved.

2.    That authority be delegate to the Cabinet Member for Resources, in consultation with the Director of City Environment, to approve any additional properties required for subsequent phases of the House Project.

3.    That it be noted that a person shall be identified to act as a trustee for all properties provided via the House Project and all other 16/17-year-old tenancies delivered in partnership with Children’s Services.