Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Leisure and Wellbeing.

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Leisure and Wellbeing as contained on pages 685 to 734 that sought agreed comments, if any, of the Homelessness Strategy 2017-2022 (Consultation Draft), approved for consultation by Cabinet at its meeting on 14 March 2017.

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

In discussion comments and questions were raised in respect of the following:

·         People presenting as “homeless” – actual numbers.

·         Choice-based lettings – process / “choices” available.

·         Out-of-hours service.

·         “Hidden” homelessness / anticipating homelessness.

·         Advise service – referring people to other agencies; link / role of charities; faith and voluntary organisations.

·         Duty on local authorities to regularly review its strategy.

·         Monitoring mechanisms.

On behalf of the Committee, the Chairman thanked the Homelessness and Private Sector Manager for the excellent report.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted and thanks be extended to everyone involved in bringing the Strategy forward.