Lead Member – Councillor Dean Carroll, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Assets

Lead officer – Laura Fisher

RESOLVED:

3.1 To approve, in line with the Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2024/25 – 2028/29, the provision of improved temporary accommodation provision, reducing the use of B&B/hotel accommodation to realise General Fund revenue savings in 2024/5 and 2025/6.
3.2 To approve the proposal to cease the previous business plan for the use of Tannery East as student accommodation, in alignment with the closure of the UCS function in Shrewsbury.
3.3 To note the proposal to submit a planning application for change of use of the Tannery East residential offer from student accommodation to use as temporary accommodation for homeless people, for a three-year period.
3.4 To delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Homes and Communities to seek planning approval for change of use of the building and undertake any necessary changes to the management of the accommodation.