Issue details

Purchase of flats for temporary accommodation

Purchase of 4 flats in Hereford city for use as temporary accommodation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Hinton and Hunderton;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/04/2026

General exception notice

This item is subject to the General Exception procedure. It is proposed to take a key decision on the decision date shown below. It would be impracticable to defer the decision. This notice has been issued to the chairman of the relevant overview and scrutiny committee.

Reason for urgency:
This decision is urgent as the flats have not yet been advertised on the open market. The funding is available and the flats will reduce the use of expensive B&B / Chain Hotel accommodation.

Decision due: 30 April 2026 by Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Lead member: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Lead director: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing

Department: Community Wellbeing

Contact: Hannah McSherry, Housing Strategy Officer Email: Hannah.McSherry2@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383061.

Consultees

Strategic Assets Management Board
Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing

Details of any declarations of interest: None

Documents

  • Purchase of flats for temporary accommodation