Issue - meetings

The Executive Member will receive a report which provides an

overview of last year’s operation and performance against targets

within homeless services within the context of the Homeless

Strategy 2018-2023 as well as targets for the current financial

year.

Resolved:

                     i.        That the progress made by the service be noted.

                    ii.        That the priorities and targets for 2020/21 as set out in paragraph 31 of the report be agreed.

Reason:    To ensure the council continues to adhere to its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017, to reduce rough sleeping in the city and supports the most vulnerable in society.

The Executive Member considered a report that provided an

overview of the previous year’s operation and performance against targets within homeless services within the context of the Homeless Strategy 2018-2023 as well as targets for the current financial year.

The Service Manager, Housing Options and Support gave an overview of the report. The Executive Member welcomed the work that had been undertaken to reduce homelessness and she noted the challenges to come post COVID-19.

Resolved:

                     i.        That the progress made by the service be noted.

                    ii.        That the priorities and targets for 2020/21 as set out in paragraph 31 of the report be agreed.

Reason:    To ensure the council continues to adhere to its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017, to reduce rough sleeping in the city and supports the most vulnerable in society.