Issue details

Homelessness Strategy

The Homelessness Act 2002 (sections 1 to 4) place a statutory duty upon every local authority to formulate a new Homelessness Strategy, at least every 5 years.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Financial: No;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 18 Jul 2013 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Regeneration and Tourism

Lead director: Director of Built Environment

Department: Regeneration and Skills

Contact: Neil Davies Email: neil.davies@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4837.

Consultation process

Discussions at Homeless Services Providers forum

Survey of homeless services agencies

Survey Engagement with limited number of homeless households

Consultees

Agencies providing services to homeless people

Housing Associations

Statutory services

Voluntary sector organisations

Exempt Report?: No

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Homelessness Act 2002; Homeless Services Review report