West Sussex County Council supports individuals and families arriving in the UK through various government schemes and is responsible for a range of support services for these households and for assisting with securing permanent accommodation. Temporary accommodation may be needed whilst seeking longer term solutions. This is fully funded via the Home Office.
This report seeks approval from the Assistant Director (Communities) to increase the authority to spend on contracts for temporary accommodation by the Refugee Resettlement and Migration Service, from the amount approved in the previous key decision to a new total of £5m by or before 31st December 2025. The funding has been provided by the Government.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2023
Decision due: Between 31 October 2024 and 27 December 2024 by Assistant Director (Communities) (Emily King)
Lead member: Emily King, Assistant Director (Communities) emily.king@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Marie Ovenden, Acting Head of Service - Migration and Resettlement Service Email: marie.ovenden@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23854.
Consultation process
Representation on the proposed decision can be made via the officer contact.
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050