Issue - items at meetings - Homelessness Scrutiny Panel Monitoring Report

Report of the Executive Director for Environment, Development & Housing (copy attached).

25.1    The Committee considered a report of the Assistant Chief Executive in relation to Homelessness Scrutiny Panel Monitoring Report. James Crane, Service Improvement Manager, introduced the Homelessness Scrutiny Panel Monitoring Report.

25.2    In response to Councillor Deane, Mr Crane explained that the British Legion works closely with ex-servicemen and supported them with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); however, this was not a big problem in the City.

25.3    In response to Councillor Barradell, Mr Crane explained that the Council did not have a statutory duty to find temporary accommodation but would still try to provide this service. The Council also worked to relocate homeless people who do not have any connection with the City.

25.4    Mr Crane confirmed to the Committee that a rough sleeper’s count happened every November and all homeless organisations in the City keep a record and these are cross referenced regularly.

25.5    The Chair stated to the Committee that other Committees would continue to monitor the situation and asked whether the Overview & Scrutiny Committee felt the report should come back.

25.6    RESOLVED – The Committee decided the report would come back to a future Overview & Scrutiny Committee.