Decision details
Agree to Extension of Funding for the Delivery of the Accommodation for Ex-Offenders Scheme (AFO)
PDF 65 KBDecision Maker: Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods Service
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Purpose:
To outline the Accommodation for Ex-Offender Scheme and its planned delivery.
To seek approval to receive the extended funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and continue delivery until 31st March 2025.
Decision:
(1) Approve the acceptance of the DLUHC grant offer extension of £149,000.
(2) Approve the extensions of such staff and the delivery of the scheme as detailed in this report within City Wide Housing Services.
Reasons for the decision:
Agree to continue to receive and use DLUHC funding to support ex-offenders in accessing self-contained private rented accommodation within Sheffield.
Alternative options considered:
No alternative options were considered.
Publication date: 13/02/2023
Date of decision: 09/02/2023
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