Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report on a draft revised Countywide Joint Homelessness Strategy.

It was noted that the Strategy which had been developed jointly by the six District Councils within Worcestershire, was required to consider how austerity measures could adversely impact on homelessness and what measures were appropriate to mitigate the impact of these. A Homelessness action plan for Bromsgrove to supplement the Strategy was currently being developed.

It was reported that a stakeholder event had been held in July 2011 which had been central to the development of the Strategy.This had been followed by a survey of both customers and stakeholders. It was noted that the promotion of partnership working with customers and other agencies was central to the strategy to achieve maximum efficiency in view of reductions in government funding.

Members felt that the Strategy was well written and it was

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the report be noted; and

(b)       that the draft Countywide Joint Homelessness Strategy and action plan attached to the report be approved and that delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Housing to agree any final minor changes to the Strategy arising from the consultation process.