Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the need for increased provision of supported accommodation for vulnerable adults in Chesterfield be noted.

2.   That the 10 year lease of Newbold Court to Action Housing be granted on the terms set out in the officer’s report.

3.   That the Property, Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to deal with any late amendments to the terms of the lease.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   Newbold Court and its use as supported accommodation will form an essential part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s homelessness prevention activity and has previously demonstrated its need and importance by supporting vulnerable people and enabling the Council to fulfil its statutory duties.

2.   It is expected that the service will enable a reduction in the use of bed and breakfast accommodation.

The Assistant Director – Housing submitted a report seeking approval to agree a new 10 year lease of Newbold Court to Action Housing.

The Council owns Newbold Court, Bromehead Way, which is an 18 unit building consisting of 16 single person bedsits and 2 units used as office facilities. The property was previously let to South Yorkshire Housing Association who terminated their lease in March, 2019 and handed the property back to the Council.

Action Housing proposed to lease Newbold Court for a minimum period of 10 years and had successfully applied to the Move-On fund to enable the delivery of a supported accommodation service for vulnerable adults with high level support needs. The service would aim to enable individuals to move along a planned housing pathway towards the longer-term goal of independent living.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the need for increased provision of supported accommodation for vulnerable adults in Chesterfield be noted.

2.   That the 10 year lease of Newbold Court to Action Housing be granted on the terms set out in the officer’s report.

3.   That the Property, Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to deal with any late amendments to the terms of the lease.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   Newbold Court and its use as supported accommodation will form an essential part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s homelessness prevention activity and has previously demonstrated its need and importance by supporting vulnerable people and enabling the Council to fulfil its statutory duties.

2.   It is expected that the service will enable a reduction in the use of bed and breakfast accommodation.