Issue - meetings

Councillor Albon left the Chamber during this item due to his declaration of interest.

Homelessness and the linked need for temporary accommodation was a priority issue for the council. The commitment to temporary accommodation is well evidenced by the council. The success of  its approach had been recognised by the council’s in-house Foy House project winning a national award. Foy House provides eight self contained flats for homeless households. It is owned  and run by the council.

The council had been seeking to acquire a property in Truro Road to secure the longer term use of the property and to provide accommodation to meet the needs of homeless Thanet households. The acquisition price of 8 Truro Road stood at £650,000. The priority of the council was to support local families and keep them close to their support networks, schools and employment.

Councillor Bayford spoke under Council Rule Procedure 20.1.

Councillor Whitehead proposed, Councillor Keen seconded and Cabinet agreed:

“To proceed with the purchase of the building using the allocated funding within the capital programme.”

Councillor Albon returned to the Chamber.