Housing First is an internationally evidenced housing intervention, which has proven successful in supporting people with multiple and complex needs to maintain housing.

To enter into a grant agreement with Homes England in relation to the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme 2023-2028.

The decision will support and enable the delivery of Oxford City Council’s Affordable Housing Programme to help resolve the homelessness of some of the most disadvantaged in our community.  Housing First is an internationally evidenced housing intervention which has proven successful in supporting those with multiple and complex needs to maintain housing.  For a full analysis, please see the report to Cabinet dated 9 August 2023.

Not to enter into the grant agreement.  This option was rejected as it would result in a missed opportunity to deliver the benefits of the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP).  It would also result in a missed funding opportunity and be contrary to Cabinet’s decision of 9 August 2023.

Decision taken by Peter Matthew, Interim Executive Director (Communities and People) in consultation with Nigel Kennedy, Head of Financial Services; Emma Jackman, Head of Law and Governance; Nerys Parry, Head of Housing Services; and Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing.