Minutes:
Cabinet
was advised of updated wording to the recommendation, which was agreed, and is
recorded as the Decision below:
Decision:
Having
had due regard to the integrated impact assessment, the use of reserves to fund
the strategic change needed in the homelessness and strategic housing Services,
as set out in the Private, circulated report, be endorsed.
Reasons for Decision:
1.
To stabilise the
Council’s finances with regards to the current and projected levels of
uncontrolled overspend linked to the rising numbers of people becoming
homeless.
2.
To ensure that
there are better responses for those that are at risk or experience
homelessness.
3.
To help ensure
that there is sustainable housing within Neath Port Talbot in line with
population needs.
Implementation of
Decision:
The decision will be
implemented after the three day call in period.