Issue - decisions
Our House Project Funding Extension 2024-2026
26/07/2024 - Our House Project Funding Extension 2024-2026
Councillor Geoff Saul, Executive Member for Housing and Social Welfare, introduced the report, which updated members on the ‘Our House’ project since its inception with a recommendation that funding be extended from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2026.
In seconding the recommendations, Councillor Rizvana Poole affirmed their support for the outcomes of the extension, adding that the previous Council administration had worked hard to provide empowerment and self-worth to residents who would benefit from the project.
Councillor Geoff Saul proposed that the Executive agree to the recommendations as listed on the report. This was seconded by Councillor Rizvana Poole, was put to a vote, and was unanimously agreed by the Executive.
The Executive Resolved to:
- Approve a 2-year funding extension for the Our House project from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2026;
- Agree to continue with the current Support Provider via waiver;
- Delegate authority to the Business Manager for Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Social Welfare, to approve the delegation of any minor amendments to this funding extension;
- Delegate authority to the Business Manager for Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Social Welfare, to apply for external funding should any become available;
- Recommend to Council that it agrees to utilise Housing Projects Reserves as set out in section 4 of the report.