A review of accommodation provision for young people currently supported by the Council, primarily by the Children and Families Directorate but not exclusively has resulted in the potential for changes to accommodation support for cohorts of individuals, including former UASC, to move from existing accommodation to a new accommodation stream located in Kirkstall.
Currently cohorts of children with no or low levels of support need are accommodated in supported accommodation due to the lack of appropriate accommodation elsewhere in the city. A review has highlighted on the potential to utilise unlet student accommodation to provide accommodation, subject to the necessary analysis of need and careful matching of individuals, subject to any change of use application that may be required.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Kirkstall;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/12/2023
Decision due: Not before 22nd Jan 2024 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Phil Evans, Chief Officer Transformation and Partnerships 0113 378 2542 Email: phil.evans@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Ward Members Briefing 18th December 2023
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children's Social Care & Health Partnerships