1.         That, subject to completion of all necessary due diligence, the Director of Pride in Place be authorised to proceed with the acquisition of the Leonard Stocks homeless hostel, with the Chief Executive to be given delegated authority to implement all necessary actions to achieve the same.

2.         The Director of Adult and Community Services prepare options for discussion with the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services and all Group Leaders, as to how any residual income resulting from this acquisition can be best used to support the work of the hostel.