Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision is about receiving funding for a supported housing needs assessment and strategy in Norfolk.
topline: The Project Manager has decided to receive funding for a supported housing needs assessment and strategy in Norfolk.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves government legislation and funding allocation.
affected_stakeholders: ["Norfolk district council", "MHCLG", "Consultant"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2639
Decision Maker: Project Manager - Anthony Clarke
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Collaborative Norfolk Supported Housing Needs Ref: 009-PA-26
Content: Collaborative Norfolk Supported Housing Needs Ref: 009-PA-26 To receive £43,846 from MHCLG towards undertaking a supported housing needs assessment & strategy for the district. To also act as the lead authority for the districts in Norfolk to process their allocated funding from MHCLG. This additional funding supports the government requirement to have a new supported housing strategy at district and county level. This will be used to fund the procurement of a consultant to undertake a needs assessment & strategy County wide. To be the lead district council on all project management & procurement activity of a consultant and lead on all engagement work and subsequent needs assessment & strategy that is future proofed for the next 5 years. To procure a consultant to provide a needs assessment and final strategy on Supported Housing across Norfolk. Due to government legislation requiring a new supported housing strategy by March 2027. · Not adher to government legislation · To adher to government legislation
Date of Decision: July 28, 2026