Decision details

Councillor Hughes introduced the report which sought approval to progress the purchase and refurbishment of empty properties to support the Phase 2 Homelessness Plan by bringing empty dwelling back into use and increase the supply of housing for the ‘homeless covid cohort’. 

            Welsh Government grant had been secured for both revenue and capital activity to support the delivery of Flintshire’s Phase 2 Homelessness Plan and the grant was for increasing the capacity and improving the standards of Flintshire’s temporary accommodation portfolio.

            In response to questions raised, the Chief Executive outlined the cost savings from the use of temporary accommodation and therefore the purchase of the properties was good value as part of the invest to save project.            

RESOLVED:

(a)       Cabinet approve the purchase of the property as identified in the report; and

(b)       Cabinet provide delegated authority to the Chief Officer (Housing & Assets) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing to purchase further empty properties through the Phase 2 Homelessness funding awarded to the Council by Welsh Government when identified.