Decision details

The Homelessness Act 2002 (sections 1 to 4) places a statutory duty upon every local authority to formulate a new Homelessness Strategy, at least every 5 years. Production of a new Strategy follows a Homelessness Review process, which involves reviewing homeless evidence and data, and consultation with agencies that provide homeless related services, and with homeless clients.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which provided details of the Council’s proposed new Homelessness Strategy.

Decision Made:

That:

(1)        the Council’s Homelessness Strategy be approved; and

(2)       the Cabinet Member - Regeneration and Tourism be given delegated authority to finalise the governance arrangements, which would help deliver actions within the strategy.

Reasons for Decision:

The Homelessness Act 2002 requires every Local Authority to publish a Homelessness Strategy at least every 5 years. The existing Strategy was published in July 2008

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None