Issue - meetings

To consider approval of a Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy and action plan 2024-2029

AGREED to approve the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan for 2024/2029. 

Members considered the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan report presented by Councillor Hoy.

Councillor Hoy said she had made a few changes to the suggested strategy; Government have said they will be producing a new paper on the private rented sector, billed as a Renters Charter. She has reservations on it being billed good news because the harder it is for private landlords to make any money, the more likely it will be that they leave the market. This will lead to less houses being available for rent, and lack of supply will lead to an increase in rental prices, which will likely impact on this authority’s temporary accommodation.  However, on a positive note she thanked the Housing Team, and Dan Horn in particular, for working to reduce rough sleeping numbers and touched on how their work has led to some success stories and a positive impact on individuals’ lives.  

Proposed by Councillor Hoy, seconded by Councillor Mrs French and AGREED to approve the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan for 2024/2029.