Decision details

To outline the Accommodation for Ex-Offender Scheme and its planned delivery.

To seek approval to receive the funding from the MHCLG and progress to the deliver stage of the scheme.

That the Director of Housing Services:

1.    Approve the acceptance of the MHCLG grant offer of £187,041; and

2.    Approve the recruitment of such staff and the delivery of the scheme as detailed in this report within City Wide Housing Services.

1.    Permission is sought for final approval to progress with recruitment, advertising of the scheme, sourcing accommodation and the provision of a steering group to monitor delivery. 

2.    Approval for the receipt and management of grant income is also requested.

No alternative options were considered.