Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The council has made a decision regarding recommendations in the area of customer experience and transformation.
topline: The Director of Customer Experience & Transformation has decided to approve recommendations in their area of responsibility.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential changes in customer experience and transformation, which could impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Customers", "Council employees", "Local businesses"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.teignbridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=572
Decision Maker: Director of Customer Experience & Transformation
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Purpose - Teignbridge were notified in January 2025 that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has an underspend in respect of a £450m national capital fund for Local Authorities to provide housing for families who have arrived from Afghanistan and provide better quality temporary accommodation to those who are owned a homeless duty. The Councils most affected have been given the opportunity to bid for further funds to supplement the initial allocations. Officers have made a further Expression of Interest and have been rewarded with an additional allocation. This supplements our initial allocation of £649,399 (Year 1 2024/25)
Content:
Date of Decision: March 27, 2025