Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve a new Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the implementation of the Temporary Accommodation Placements Policy set out at Appendix A to the report, subject to the amendment of the travel time relating to children in education being reduced to a maximum of one hour in line with the conditions applicable to homeless placements;

(ii)  Note the Placements Procedure and Equalities Impact Assessment set out at Appendices B and C to the report respectively; and

(iii)  Request officers to report back within three months on the issues raised at the meeting concerning:

·  The standard and quality of temporary accommodation provided;

·  The analysis of homelessness demand in the Borough;

·  The cooperation being achieved with other Boroughs on the placement of households in temporary accommodation in Barking and Dagenham.