The Head of Housing has submitted a report for the City Executive Board to note that the Council is making a further £5m social investment in the National Homelessness Property Fund (NHPF).

Recommendations:That the City Executive Board resolves to:

1.    Note that officers have used the  authority previously delegated to them to agree to a further £5m investment in the National Homelessness Property Fund (NHPF); and

2.    Endorse this approach, by which the Council is taking further action to help meet the housing needs of homeless households in Oxford, through improved access to suitable and affordable private rented accommodation.

The Head of Housing had submitted a report for the City Executive Board to note that the Council is making a further £5m social investment in the National Homelessness Property Fund (NHPF).

Councillor Smith introduced the report. She was pleased to commend the report and its recommendations to the Board as a good example of what the Council should be investing in to help meet the needs of homeless households in the City and, in doing so, reduce the costs which would  otherwise have to be met in providing temporary accommodation.

The Chair said the report was very welcome and a good illustration of Council activity in support of those who are homeless which happened behind the scenes.

The City Executive Board resolved to:

1. Note that officers have used the authority previously delegated to them to agree to a further £5m investment in the National Homelessness Property Fund (NHPF); and

2. Endorse this approach, by which the Council is taking further action to help meet the housing needs of homeless households in Oxford, through improved access to suitable and affordable private rented accommodation.