Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth which sought approval to recommend that County Council agree the adoption of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy (HRSS) and the accompanying 12-Month Delivery Plan (for copy of report, see file of minutes).

In moving the report, Councillor A Shield, Portfolio Holder for Equality and Inclusion, acknowledged the work of Officers in developing the HRSS which aligned priorities with the Government’s plan to end rough sleeping.  The focus was on prevention and early intervention, and the need to supply Council owned properties.  The Council had significantly increased the number of properties that were owned, reducing the need to reply on the rental market and associated costs.

Councillor S McDonnell, Portfolio Holder for Digital, Customer Services and Procurement seconded the recommendation.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.