Cross Party Group Amendment

AWARD OF MHCLG FUNDS FOR SAFE ACCOMMODATION

That recommendation 2.1 be amended as shown in strikethrough and bold italics and additional recommendations are made as shown in bold italics below.

2.1 That the Committee agrees to spend The MHCLG funding as set out in paragraphs 3.3, 3.4 and - 3.6 of this report.

2.2 That the committee agrees that a simple tendering process is established as quickly as possible, to enable the existing contractors, and local providers with specialist DV experience to bid for a contract to provide an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) in line with the anticipated costs set out in paragraph 3.5.

2.3 That the committee agrees that a further report is provided to coincide with the end of the financial year, which should outline any future government announcement regarding funding for this role, and a report on the role of the IDVA, and its need, according to the findings of the Needs Assessment.

Proposed by: Cllr Powell                        Seconded by: Cllr Grimshaw and Cllr Simson

Recommendations to read if carried:

2.1 That the Committee agrees to spend the MHCLG funding as set out in paragraphs 3.3, 3.4 and 3.6 of this report.

2.2 That the committee agrees that a simple tendering process is established as quickly as possible, to enable the existing contractors, and local providers with specialist DV experience to bid for a contract to provide an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) in line with the anticipated costs set out in paragraph 3.5.

2.3 That the committee agrees that a further report is provided to coincide with the end of the financial year, which should outline any future government announcement regarding funding for this role, and a report on the role of the IDVA, and its need, according to the findings of the Needs Assessment.