Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 15, 2024

Purpose: To provide an update on progress in relation to the Independent Review completed by Neil Morland and outline potential efficiencies through diversification of the Councils Homeless Accommodation Portfolio.

Content: (a)       That the findings and recommendations from Neil Morland & Co. be noted and the report be supported to progress through the committee cycle with regular updates to be shared with Members in terms of progress against recommendations;   (b)       That the principle of cost avoidance and spend to save efficiencies to fund additional staffing capacity within the Housing & Prevention Service through diversifying the homeless accommodation portfolio, to maximise opportunity for successfully reducing spend on homeless accommodation be accepted; and   (c)        That the need for shared housing models and Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) within the homeless accommodation diversification plans be acknowledged.