URL: https://watford.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7377

Decision Maker: Associate Director of Housing & Wellbeing

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: OneYMCA currently lease a 40-bedroom accommodation facility at Brindle Court from Harts Homes, with the existing lease and Support Service Level Agreement (SLA) ending on 31 March 2025. The facility provides accommodation for single homeless households with complex needs. OneYMCA provides on-site housing-related support and grants Watford Borough Council nomination rights to the accommodation. To sustain staffing levels and access the specialist support required for residents with complex needs, a Council grant is necessary. OneYMCA plan to sign a further five-year lease with Harts Homes. Should the Council wish to continue nominating residents with complex needs to this accommodation for the duration of the new lease, a new SLA and grant will be required. The SLA will clearly set out the support to be provided by OneYMCA and confirm the Council’s nomination rights.

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Date of Decision: February 23, 2026