Purpose

To provide information about people living in
vehicles acknowledging the growing challenges, our current
responses and possible next steps.

Content

That Cabinet:
1. Noted the current approach to Vehicle
Dwellers in Bristol as set out in Appendix A ‘Vehicle
Dwellers – The Bristol Model’ and the intentions set
out therein, specifically:
a.     
The intention to investigate the provision of additional meanwhile
and permanent sites across the city, including a new service site
with service provision, to improve the health of people living in
vehicles, which can be offered as an alternative option to people
on unauthorised sites.
b.     
The intention of setting up of a Council officer’s Task and
Finish group to further explore issues and options around vehicle
dwelling in Bristol, with a view to reviewing the Bristol City
Council’s Policy for Vehicle Dwelling Encampments on the
Highway to explore inclusion of roadside parking, encampments,
squatted sites and meanwhile sites.
c.      
The intention to deliver a training session for all elected members
about vehicle dwelling in Bristol. d. The intention to deliver a
roundtable event to discuss the appendix document ‘Vehicle
Dwellers – Report and Recommendations’ with key
stakeholders.