Issue - meetings

This report is seeking approval for the Council to take over management of the Network Homes Housing Association Temporary Accommodation portfolio in Brent.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)       To confirm the decision not to approve the implementation of the Reasonable Rent Scheme, as set out in paragraphs 3.10 to 3.13 of the report.

(2)     To agree that the Council enters into a Transfer Agreement with Network Homes Limited for the transfer of the temporary accommodation portfolio to the Council and authorises the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing to finalise the terms of the Transfer Agreement.

(3)     To approve the assignment of the leases currently held by Network Homes for the Temporary Accommodation portfolio in Brent to the Council.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, Councillor Eleanor Southwood, introduced the report seeking approval for the Council to take over management of the Network Homes Housing Association Temporary Accommodation Portfolio in Brent.

Cabinet noted the positive impact the transfer would have in terms of addressing the demand for more settled leased temporary accommodation in order to meet demand and in relation to the need to avoid implementation of the Reasonable Rent Scheme.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)       Confirm the decision not to approve the implementation of the Reasonable Rent Scheme, as set out in paragraphs 3.10 to 3.13 of the report.

(2)     Agree that the Council enters into a Transfer Agreement with Network Homes Limited for the transfer of the temporary accommodation portfolio to the Council and authorises the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing to finalise the terms of the Transfer Agreement.

(3)     Approve the assignment of the leases currently held by Network Homes for the Temporary Accommodation portfolio in Brent to the Council.