Issue details
Homelessness Strategy Update
Purpose of Report:
· To provide an update on the Homelessness Strategy 2024-2029 as mandated at the outset.
· To provide an overview of CYC’s services and funding arrangements in this area, with a future focus and update on wider sector – national strategy and changes to grant funding.
The Executive Members will be asked to:
· Consider some building use changes in line with resettlement pathway changes.
· Choose a way forward for the increase in stock of one-bed properties.
· Hear an update on the Homelessness Strategy and status of all CYC resettlement services.
· Understand the budget, finance and grant situation for the next 3 years across homelessness and rough sleeping.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/07/2026
Decision due: 03/11/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Lead member: Joint Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of Housing and Communities
Contact: Suzanne Saeed, Project Manager - Homelessness Transformation Email: Suzanne.saeed@york.gov.uk / 07354 822 602 Email: Suzanne.Saeed@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Homelessness Strategy group bi-monthly
MDT workshop with SAB x 2
Combined Authority steering group
16/17-year-old pathway project group
Consultees
Head of
Probation
TEWV – Senior psychologist
Homeless practice nurse
MCHLG representative
Third sector representatives
Various CYC departments – finance, legal, ASC,
Children’s
Human Rights and Equality Assessment Completed?: Yes