In December 2025, the Government published a new homelessness Strategy, A National Plan to End Homelessness’. There are several new requirements for the Council under this strategy, including creation of two policies in relation to temporary accommodation. There are two separate policies, one regarding placements and one regarding charging as required. The Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy explains how the Council allocates, manages and assesses the suitability of temporary accommodation provided under its homelessness duties and powers contained within Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
RESOLVED that the Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy and the Temporary Accommodation Charging Policy, be approved.
Reason
Relevant legislation and case law is outlined in the policies.