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

 

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