URL: https://democracy.somerset.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1930

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts proposed the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Tom Power.   Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Council Resolved to:- 1.    Approve an increase in the HRA capital programme of £3.377m for property acquisitions, legal and associated purchase costs, and any appropriate refurbishments or alterations, to be funded by HRA Reserves. 2.    Support the addition of these properties into HRA stock but with a temporary use of up to 2 years for temporary accommodation (General Fund) purposes. 3.    Support that final decisions on property acquisitions would be made by the Executive Director for Community, Place and Economy in consultation with Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, Equalities, and Diversity. 4.    Delegate to the Chef Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer) and the Executive Director of Community, Place and Economy, in conjunction with the Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance and the Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture and Equalities and Diversity to approve the tenure (social vs Affordable rents) of each property. 5.    Request Officers prepare a Business Case for Executive to consider, for further Temporary Accommodation acquisitions in anticipation of this proof of concept being successful.

Date of Decision: September 25, 2025