Decision

The Adur and Worthing Cabinet Members for Housing and Citizen Services have decided to approve 5-year leases for four HMOs to provide temporary accommodation for single homeless individuals.

Analysis

outcome: The leases were approved to address the shortage of temporary accommodation and reduce reliance on costly spot-purchased accommodation.

summary: The decision involves approving 5-year leases for four HMOs to provide temporary accommodation for single homeless individuals.

topline: The Adur and Worthing Cabinet Members for Housing and Citizen Services have decided to approve 5-year leases for four HMOs to provide temporary accommodation for single homeless individuals.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the use of private landlords for public housing and budget considerations.

affected_stakeholders: ["Single homeless individuals", "Private landlords", "Council budget"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.adur-worthing.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1235

Decision Maker: Adur Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services, Worthing Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: ADC Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services   ·         That 5-year leases (with two-year break clauses) be approved with a private landlord for four HMOs located at Queen St, Worthing; Cecil Road and Sompting Road, lancing; and Test Road, Sompting. These HMOs will provide 23 units of shared TA for single homeless individuals. To note that the HMO at Test Road is a new lease, while the other three are renewals of existing leases.   ·         Within existing and approved budgets, that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Housing and Homelessness Prevention to enter into a lease for the purpose of acquiring TA.   WBC Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services   ·         That 5-year leases (with two-year break clauses) be approved with a private landlord for four HMOs located at Queen St, Worthing; Cecil Road and Sompting Road, lancing; and Test Road, Sompting. These HMOs will provide 23 units of shared TA for single homeless individuals. To note that the HMO at Test Road is a new lease, while the other three are renewals of existing leases.   ·         Within existing and approved budgets, that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Housing and Homelessness Prevention to enter into a lease for the purpose of acquiring TA. ADC Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services   Due to a shortage of temporary accommodation, the council frequently relies on the private sector to meet housing needs. However, the cost of temporary housing places considerable pressure on the council’s budget, making it essential to find more cost-effective solutions. To address this, it is advisable for the council to reduce reliance on spot-purchased accommodation and instead establish a service level agreement with a provider that can deliver better value for money.   WBC Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services   Due to a shortage of temporary accommodation, the council frequently relies on the private sector to meet housing needs. However, the cost of temporary housing places considerable pressure on the council’s budget, making it essential to find more cost-effective solutions. To address this, it is advisable for the council to reduce reliance on spot-purchased accommodation and instead establish a service level agreement with a provider that can deliver better value for money. ADC Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services   Failing to secure this service level agreement would mean the council continues to bear the financial strain of relying on costly spot-purchased accommodation.   WBC Cabinet Member for Housing and Citizen Services   Failing to secure this service level agreement would mean the council continues to bear the financial strain of relying on costly spot-purchased accommodation.

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025