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(i)     That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the portfolio holders for Community Safety and Wellbeing and Finance, Town Centres and Growth, and One Council, People and Partnerships be delegated authority to enter negotiationsto acquire (purchase or lease independently or with partners) a property for the homeless hub and complete any related property transactions.

(ii)    That the Service Director / Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the portfolio holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth be delegated authority  to submit a planning application for any changes required and secure any related permissions in relation to the homeless hub if necessary.

(iii)   That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the portfolio holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth be delegated authority to procure and award contracts necessary for any building alterations necessary for the future use of the homeless hub.

(iv)  That the Service Director in consultation with the portfolio holders for Community Safety and Wellbeing be delegated authority to procure provision for the operation of the homeless hub up to 2025.

(v)   That such updates on the Homeless Hub continue to be received, including proposals for operation beyond the current 2025 funding provision.

The Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Wellbeing presented the report on progress made in relation to the Shared Prosperity funded project to deliver a Homeless Hub.

The Leader commented that this was not just about one night accommodation but about ongoing support to help the most vulnerable relaunch their life.

Resolved:

(i)     That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the portfolio holders for Community Safety and Wellbeing and Finance, Town Centres and Growth, and One Council, People and Partnerships be delegated authority to enter negotiationsto acquire (purchase or lease independently or with partners) a property for the homeless hub and complete any related property transactions.

(ii)    That the Service Director / Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the portfolio holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth be delegated authority  to submit a planning application for any changes required and secure any related permissions in relation to the homeless hub if necessary.

(iii)   That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the portfolio holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth be delegated authority to procure and award contracts necessary for any building alterations necessary for the future use of the homeless hub.

(iv)  That the Service Director in consultation with the portfolio holders for Community Safety and Wellbeing be delegated authority to procure provision for the operation of the homeless hub up to 2025.

(v)   That such updates on the Homeless Hub continue to be received, including proposals for operation beyond the current 2025 funding provision.

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