Issue - items at meetings - Single Homeless Strategy

Report of the Director of Adult Social Care & Housing (copy attached).

(1)       That the  Single Homeless Strategy 2009–14 as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report be approved.

12.1    The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Director of Adult Social Care & Housing which set out the Single Homeless Strategy as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report (for copy see minute book).  The Single Homelessness Strategy had been developed to address the citywide issues in tackling single homelessness, rough sleeping, and street based anti-social behaviour.  

12.2    The Housing Options Manager, Vulnerable Adults Team explained the key themes and strategic objectives of the Single Homelessness Strategy as set out in Section 4 of the report.

12.3    The Cabinet Member remarked that this strategy would continue the good work that had already been carried out in tackling homelessness.  There was an issue regarding funding after the third year and she hoped that this matter would soon be resolved.  She passed on her thanks to all the staff involved.

12.4    Councillor Simpson congratulated officers.  The success of the earlier phase of the strategy had been significant. 

12.5    RESOLVED – Having considered the information and the reasons set out in the report, the Cabinet Member accepted the following recommendation.

(1)       That the  Single Homeless Strategy 2009–14 as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report be approved.