Agenda item

The Executive considered a report outlining progress on the Council’s Homelessness Strategy, the current position in relation to this area of work and seeking endorsement of the work programme proposed for the Housing Service over the next 12 months.

The Regulatory Portfolio Holder acknowledged the increase in rough sleeping in the Borough and noted that a real time survey had already commenced to develop an understanding of how the Council could address this. She also noted Members’ concerns that any impacts of welfare reform be under constant review and the need for a policy on harassment and illegal eviction to be developed.

Resolved, that

(i)        progress on the Action Plan in the Homelessness Strategy be noted; and.

(ii)       the Homelessness Strategy be updated to include the actions proposed in the officer’s report.