Decision

The Deputy Leader has decided to approve the contract variation of mental health supported accommodation contracts.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision at stake is the contract variation of mental health supported accommodation contracts.

topline: The Deputy Leader has decided to approve the contract variation of mental health supported accommodation contracts.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the extension of service for mental health supported accommodation, which can be a sensitive and debated topic.

affected_stakeholders: ["Mental health service users", "Healthcare providers", "Local community"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5158

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader (responsible for Health and Social Care and Children and Education)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Supported living for residents with mental health needs

Content: 1.     Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).   2.     To approve the contract variation of the mental health supported accommodation contracts to extend the term of service from 1 October 2026 until 31st January 2027.  

Date of Decision: July 6, 2026