Decision details

The council entering into a lease agreement with the Ministry of Defence for two properties that we will rent as part of the Afghan resettlement programme on a 5-year basis.

Decision Maker: Joint Strategic Director - Transformation and Governance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

We will lease properties off the MOD for 5 years and manage a non secure tenancy agreement with the Afghan families directly in accordance with housing law.

Reasons for the decision:

To participate in the Afghan resettlement programme and enable two families to be resettled in Guildford.

Alternative options considered:

At this time, the council is unable to offer it’s own housing stock to Afghan families. Private Sector offers of rental properties have rents that are not sustainable for the families and will not be covered by the Local Housing Allowance .

Publication date: 05/11/2021

Date of decision: 04/11/2021

Effective from: 15/11/2021