Issue details

To submit an Expression of Interest for additional funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund

 

 

The purpose of this report is to submit an Expression of Interest for additional funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund.
The additional funding has been released by MHCLG to enable Local Authorities to deliver more homes both for Refugee Resettlement Schemes and for the provision of Temporary Accommodation.
The decision required is to approve submission of the Expression of Interest for additional funding from MCHLG.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
On 23 December 2024 the Council received notification from MHCLG inviting Local Authorities to submit Expressions of Interest for additional funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund (Round 3). Expressions of Interest need to be submitted by 17 January 2025.

The additional funding is for both Refugee Resettlement Schemes and for the provision of Temporary Accommodation. This will represent a rare opportunity to access additional funding to enable us to deliver more properties where we have a current shortage of suitable properties to meet these high priority needs.

Decision due: 16 Jan 2025 by Assistant Director - Resources (Community Development)

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development

Contact: John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer Email: John.Burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk Email: john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultation will take place on an on-going basis with the Refugee Resettlement Manager in order to identify suitable locations and properties for the Afghan households.
Similarly consultation will take place with the Head of Housing Needs to identify suitable locations and properties for the temporary accommodation for the homeless households.

Consultees

The Council’s Refugees Resettlement Manager
The Council’s Head of Housing Needs

Decisions

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