To receive Executive approval and support to
enter into a 5-year lease for Crown House to use as longer-term
temporary accommodation rather than short term nightly paid
accommodation.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Emmbrook;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2021
Reason for urgency:
Approval of this lease will enable the Council to ensure that there is adequate B&B available during the Christmas period as well as delivering financial savings.
Decision due: 15 Dec 2021 by Executive
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Children's Services - Prue Bray
Lead director: Director, Place and Growth - Giorgio Framalicco
Department: Housing, Income and Assesments
Contact: Zulfiqar Mulak Email: Zulfiqar.Mulak@wokingham.gov.uk.
Reference Number: WBC1244
Reason For Consideration: The reason for the urgency is that the approval of this lease will enable the Council to ensure that there is adequate B&B available during the Christmas period as well delivering financial savings. The agreement will lead to an annual budget reduction of £163k from the current nightly rate being for these premises.