URL: https://democracy.dacorum.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2478

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing & Property Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: It is proposed that all Part 7 homelessness reviews be outsourced to RMG during the period of maternity leave. The remaining duties of the Review, Insight and Improvement Officer will be delegated to the Housing Options Manager and Homeless Prevention Lead Officers.   This approach will safeguard the quality and timeliness of the Part 7 review processes while maintaining a high standard in the Officer’s remaining responsibilities.   Outsourcing ensures service resilience without overburdening the existing management structure.   Part 6 reviews have been discussed internally with Paul Hunt, Housing Needs Manager, Oliver Jackson, Head of Service Housing operations and Duane Dyer Assistant Director. We have explored options, however no external organisations complete Part 6 housing reviews therefore we will conduct these internally through senior officers, ensuring we meet the legislation requirements.   Forecasted costs for Part 6 reviews to be carried out by internal Officers is £9360 for the year, based on average of 6 Part 6 reviews monthly with officers receiving £130 per review.    

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025