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Cabinet received a report
setting out a final version of the Homelessness & Rough Sleeper
Strategy 2025-2030 and associated action plan for approval,
following consultation with residents and key
stakeholders.
 
Members agreed that tackling
and preventing homelessness remained a key priority for the
Council.
 
It was RESOLVED:
 
1.         That the
duty placed on the Council to publish a new Homelessness and Rough
Sleeper Strategy every five years be noted.
 
2.         That the
outcome of public consultation of the Strategy with residents and
key stakeholders be noted.
 
3.         That the
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2025-2030 and the
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Action Plan, attached at Appendix A
& C be approved.
 
4.         That it
be agreed that the Action Plan and Strategy outcomes be reviewed on
an annual basis by the Executive Housing Working Group.
 
5.         That
delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director (RP) after
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, to approve any
amendments to the strategy and action plan, post the Cabinet and
Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings.
 
Reason for Decision: As contained in the report.
Other Options
considered:As contained in
the report