Executive
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the Executive meeting held on Thursday, 12 December 2024. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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6. Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy 2024-29
Resolved:
i. Approved the Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy for 2024- 29 as described in this report, and delegated to the Director of Housing and Communities the final form of the draft Strategy document Annex E, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities.
Reason: To achieve the positive outcomes for vulnerable
individuals and the other benefits highlighted in this report, while meeting the council’s statutory responsibilities and making effective use of resources.
ii. Establish a multi-agency governance board to help guide the Strategy implementation and approve the high-level performance monitoring frameworks set out in paragraphs 86.-87. of the report.
Reason: To deliver better outcomes for vulnerable individuals and a cost effective, trauma-informed integrated homelessness & rough sleeping set of services founded on early intervention.
iii. Authorised the Director of Housing and Communities and the Corporate Director – Adult Social Care and Integration, to work with partners on service re-design and service transformation, moving to a Housing First approach.
Reason: To deliver the objectives of the Strategy and meet the needs of individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
iv. Authorised the Director of Housing and Communities to work with partners to increase the supply of suitable accommodation to help meet demand.
Reason: To deliver the objectives of the Strategy and meet the needs of individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
v. Authorised the Director of Housing and Communities and the Corporate Director – Adult Social Care and Integration, to develop a preventative approach and services in line with the Strategy and the year one actions detailed in this report.
Reason: To deliver the objectives of the Strategy, meet the needs of individuals and families at risk of homelessness, and deliver early intervention services at a high level of cost effectiveness.
vi. That there will be a report brought back to the Executive Committee within 12 months on
progress against delivery of the Strategy Action Plan.
Reason: To embed accountability within the new governance
structure and performance framework that structure the Strategy delivery plans.
7. Design Principles of a ‘Neighbourhood Model’ for York
Resolved:
i. Noted the work undertaken so far on the Neighbourhood Model and approve the four-area model developed in conjunction with health partners;
ii. Approved the Design Principles contained in Annex A;
iii. Approved officers undertaking further engagement and coproduction on the model, applying the approved Design Principles throughout, with an aim to have detailed CYC neighbourhood proposals back to Executive by Summer 2025 with the building blocks in place for delivery.
Reason: To provide a roadmap towards developing a
Neighbourhood Model for York.
8. Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
Resolved:
i. Approved the LCWIP as detailed in Annex A.
Reason: To create an LCWIP for York which will enable funding to be secured for active travel improvements across the city.
ii. Delegated authority to the Executive Member for Transport to review and make changes to the LCWIP, in accordance with any approved Local Transport Strategy or Plan, as required.
Reason: To ensure that the LCWIP remains current and can be amended quickly in response to any changes in circumstance.