Decision details

To seek approval to enter into a further agreement with Nottinghamshire County Council for the provision of funding to prevent relationship breakdown between Sponsors and the Homes for Ukraine guests and deal with potential homelessness cases. Portfolio Holder approval is sought in accordance with paragraph 7.2 of Section 25 (Financial Regulations) of the Constitution.

THAT the Portfolio Holder:
1)Agrees to enter into a further agreement with Nottinghamshire County Council for the receipt and administration of the Nottinghamshire Homes for Ukraine Scheme Fund (previously the Nottinghamshire Homes for Ukraine Housing and Homelessness Reduction Fund)
2)Agrees that’s the Director responsible for Housing Options (Homelessness) should continue to have delegated authority to determine how the fund is spent.

To ensure funding is provided to support guests who may have housing needs including the risk of becoming homeless, arising from the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
To ensure that decisions in respect of those needs can be taken swiftly without overburdening the Executive.

The district could determine not to enter into the Agreement and accept the funding. This is not advisable as the Fund provides vital financial support to the district to prevent homelessness for guests which would otherwise have to be funded by the districts. In addition, given the often-urgent circumstances in which decision in respect of spending the Fund must be made, a delegation to Director is considered to be the most expedient way to ensure swift action can be taken. A continued presence from Gedling’s Housing Options Team at the County/District group will ensure that there is alignment on how funds are administered across the County.