Issue - meetings
Homelessness Prevention Strategy Update
Meeting: 16/03/2017 - Cabinet (Item 104)
104 Homelessness Prevention Strategy Update 
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(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing Services)
Additional documents:
- Appendix A: Policy to Discharge Homelessness Duty into the Private Rented Sector, item 104
PDF 306 KB
- Appendix B: Temporary Accommodation Policy, item 104
PDF 252 KB
- Appendix C: Sanctuary Scheme Risk Assessment, item 104
PDF 122 KB
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Housing Services informed Members on the progress regarding the implementation of the Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2016-20 provided an update on the wider policy context that directly impacts on the Council’s capacity to assist local people in housing need. Additionally the report seeks Members approval of a number of key policies that will further support the delivery of the Strategy Action Plan and strengthen the Council’s approach to the prevention of homelessness whilst also seeking the approval for an increase in the budget for temporary accommodation for the 2016/2017 financial year. Also seeking approval from the Members to formerly end the tender process for the proposed Practical Support scheme and agree alternative uses for the £25K allocated resources for this project be explored.
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That Members |
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approved the Discharge of Duty into the Private Rented Sector Policy;
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approved the Temporary Accommodation Policy;
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agreed to the conclusion of the Council’s Sanctuary Scheme and approved changes to the manner in which the Housing Solutions Fund is administered to prevent homelessness;
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approved an increase of £100K in the Bed and Breakfast income and expenditure budgets for the 2016/2017 financial year as set out in the financial implications section of the report; and
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confirmed the termination of the current procurement exercise for the provision of a Practical Support Service.
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(Moved by Councillor M Thurgood and seconded by Councillor D Cook) |
