Issue - meetings

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: K Wright)

Councillor Wright introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community which sought approval of the draft Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2024 for public consultation.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED  A.      That the draft Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2024 be made available to the public and stakeholders for a period of consultation.

                        B.      That the Corporate Director of Place and Community be authorised to make any minor changes to the strategy following the consultation period.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community as contained on pages 247 to 310 of the Book of Reports, which was to consider the draft Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2024 (Consultation Draft).  The report is scheduled to be considered at Cabinet on 14 January 2020.

The Homelessness and Private Sector Housing Manager attended the meeting, referring to details as set down in the report, provided clarification on the issues raised and responded to questions.

RESOLVED: That the draft Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2024, attached as Appendix 1, be put before Cabinet to be approved as a consultation draft to be made available to the public and stakeholders for a period of consultation.