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Keystage and the treatment of Housing Benefit overpayments

 

 

Previous reports have highlighted the viability issues faced by Keystage Housing in the provision of supported accommodation at the former Lord Lister hotel site in Hitchin. The Council needs to resolve how it will treat the Housing Benefit overpayment in relation to this.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Wards affected: Hitchin Priory;

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This will be a Part 2 report as it contains exempt information relating to the financial and business affairs of the parties involved

Decision due: 22 Sep 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Executive Member - Regulatory, Executive Member - Resources

Lead director: Director - Regulatory, Director - Resources

Contact: Ian Couper, Director - Resources Email: ian.couper@north-herts.gov.uk Tel: 01462 474 243.

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  • Keystage and the treatment of Housing Benefit overpayments