Decision details

To allow the Council to let accommodation outside of the Council's formal Lettings Policy to refugees who qualify under the Government's resettlement programme.

Matter for Decision

The report proposed how to meet a Council pledge to resettle 200 refugees over a five year period.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Strategy and External Partnerships

Agree to allocate a maximum of 4 City Council properties per annum, outside of the current Lettings Policy, for the next five years, to help deliver the pledge to resettle 200 more refugees. 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee welcomed this proposal.

The Committee resolved by 9 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.