The report provides an update to the Executive on the Local Authority Housing Fund for Ukrainian and Afghan resettlement and relocation scheme along with the programme for delivery.

1)    That the project for providing homes for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees as set out within the report be approved.

2)    That the delegation of authority to the Corporate Director of Place to procure a contractor to carry out the conversions and repairs and improvements as appropriate be approved.

3)    That the delegation of authority to the Corporate Director of Place to negotiate, finalise, and agree the terms for the purchase of properties for the purposes set out in this report be approved.

4)    That the delegation of authority to the Director of Legal and Governance to enter into any contracts, agreements or deeds required to implement the above recommendations be approved.