Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report which introduced proposals for a Housing Support Scheme for younger people across North Worcestershire.  The proposed Scheme provided three levels of support for younger homeless people and was to be funded through the Housing Corporation and Supporting People Grant.  Also outlined in the report was the 'in principle' potential for the Council owned Burcot Lodge Hostel to be converted into self contained supported flats to assist with meeting the needs of clients under the third level of the Scheme.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the proposals to develop a North Worcestershire Housing Related Support Scheme for Younger People be supported;

(b)       that the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Housing be nominated as a representative on the proposed Officer/Member Steering Group for the project; and

(c)        that the longer term more detailed consideration being given to the conversion of Burcot Hostel into self contained flats with support for younger homeless people with chaotic lifestyles be agreed in principle.