Issue - meetings

A key decision by the Executive Councillor for Housing is required which has not been on the Forward Plan giving 28 days notice of that decision.  Under the Constitution, Part 4B-Access to Information Procedure Rules, this decision can still be taken if a notice is given setting out the reasons why compliance with the publicity requirement is impractical.

A policy decision is required to facilitate the Council's stated commitment to supporting the resettlement of refugees (coordinated by the Home Office) over the next 5 years. Taking the decision at Housing Scrutiny Committee on 22 June allows this decision to be pre-scrutinised before it is taken.

Report to follow.

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.