Purpose

Council owned premises have been sourced for
use as part of the winter accommodation provision for people
experiencing rough sleeping. The premises sourced ensures there is
an immediate and safe off the streets offer for people experiencing
rough sleeping.

There are known risks associated with housing this cohort may have
a long and/or repeated history of rough sleeping. Continuing the
provision for the period 7th April 2024 up to 31st May 2024 will
ensure accommodation with appropriate staffing and management is in
place, this means 18 people are prevented from rough sleeping and
the potential need to provide more expensive SWEP provision is
mitigated against.

Additional funding has been secured from DLUHC to provide for
staffing costs of winter accommodation and must be utilised for its
intended purpose.