Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 17
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New Act grants local authorities non-mandatory powers to implement supported housing licensing schemes.
Conclusion
The Act intends to improve the quality of supported housing and give local authorities more control of supported housing in local areas. It does this through giving local authorities powers to create licensing schemes for providers of exempt accommodation, including provisions to restrict or remove Housing Benefit.34 The licensing scheme will not be mandatory for local authorities to implement but those that do will be able to ensure higher quality standards by holding housing providers to specific licensing conditions.35
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 14 February 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗