Decision - Award of MHCLG Funding for Safe Accommodation

RESOLVED: That the Committee agreed;

(i) To spend the MHCLG funding as set out in paragraphs 3.3, 3.4 and 3.6 of this report.

(ii) 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.

(iii) 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.