Decision details

The renewal of leases for two properties owned by Jigsaw Homes Midlands currently used for temporary accommodation within the borough

Reference: D1388

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That the Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance:
1)Approves the Council taking new leases of the two properties (49 Church Lane, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8HH and 84 Redland Grove, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3EU) owned by Jigsaw Homes Midlands for use as temporary accommodation
2)Approves the leases for a period of 2 years, starting on the 1 April 2023

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the Council to enter into two new leases for the properties located at 49 Church Lane, Arnold, Nottingham and 89 Redland Grove, Carlton, Nottingham for use as temporary accommodation to compliance with its homelessness duties and reduce its reliance on expensive and unsuitable bed and breakfast and other nightly charged accommodation.

Alternative options considered:

To no longer lease the two properties from Jigsaw Homes Midlands and remain with the current temporary accommodation provision of 21 units. However, this will mean that the Council will have to be more reliant on bed and breakfast hotels, hostels or other nightly charged accommodation at a significant extra cost to the Council. This type of accommodation also provides limited amenities and includes no cooking facilities which could have a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of those households placed.

Publication date: 03/04/2023

Date of decision: 03/04/2023

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