Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the Homelessness Statement which will set out the Council’s plans for dealing with homelessness issues in the Borough.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Note the severity of the current position regarding demand, supply and costs of dealing with the Council’s statutory duties regarding homelessness in the Borough;

(ii)  Approve the strategic approach and corresponding actions outlined in the report, aimed both at reducing homelessness demand in the Borough and at improving the Council’s capacity and capability to manage the needs of those accepted as homeless; and

(iii)  Approve the proposal to remove the current one-hour travel time limit on temporary accommodation placements and for officers to further develop the criteria, the consultation framework and equality impact assessment of an amended Placements Policy.