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: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Hinton and Hunderton;

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

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

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: 15 May 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

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