Decision details

Rough Sleeper Initiative 2022/25 Funding

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Housing

Decision status: Awaiting Implementation

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval for the award of £523,181 of the 3-year Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) 2022/25 ring-fenced grant funding to Merseycare for the provision of a dedicated Psychologist Service for Sefton’s Homeless Services, from Cabinet Member.

Decision:

Decision(s):

 

(1)  £523,181 of Rough Sleeper Initiative 2022/25 ring-fenced funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities be approved, to Merseycare for the provision of a dedicated Psychologist Service for Sefton’s homeless services, as follows:

·       2022/23 - £137,611

·       2023/24 - £190,123

·       2024/25 - £195,447

    

 

Reasons for the Decision(s):

 

A formal offer of grant in the amount of £1,157,533 Rough Sleeper Initiative 2022/25 funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has been received on 19th May 2022. However, in order to formally award the £523,181 funding to Merseycare via a Direct Award, formal approval from Cabinet Member is required.

 

 

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: (including any Risk Implications)

 

The Council could choose to refuse acceptance of the grant funding, however, would be unable to deliver the proposed homeless services.

 

Publication date: 08/03/2023

Date of decision: 08/03/2023

Effective from: 17/03/2023

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