Decision - Using Empty Council Buildings for Rough Sleepers

              RESOLVED:

1)        That the petition be noted.

2)        That the provision of night shelter facilities is considered as part of the wider rough sleeper strategy and a cross party group of councillors is formed investigate continuous rough sleeper provision accommodation for the winter period.

3)        That the Membership of the cross-party working group calls for evidence from volunteers, homeless groups and agencies, to be agreed with the Executive Director for Health & Adult Social Care in consultation with the relevant Group Spokespersons.

4)        That the Committee notes that a property review, assessment and business case will need to be undertaken to assess any specific building/site property requirements, risks and financial implications of any buildings identified to be used for crisis accommodation.