Issue - meetings

To consider the adoption of a Homelessness Strategy for Cheshire East.

The Cabinet Member for Prosperity considered the adoption of a Homelessness Strategy for Cheshire East.

Local authorities were required to undertake a homelessness review within their areas and use the information to formulate a homelessness strategy. The homelessness review, which was completed in 2009, looked at current and projected levels of homelessness within the Borough, and established the activities to be carried out to prevent homelessness and determine the accommodation and support needs of the homeless. The strategy had been completed in consultation with internal and external key partners, third sector organisations and service users.

The areas identified within the strategy for action focussed on five key areas: homelessness prevention, processes, temporary accommodation, tenancy support and permanent housing.

The Homelessness Strategy had completed a 12 week consultation period and further comments from Citizen’s Advice, Children’s Service and Domestic Violence services had been incorporated; the Strategy was now ready for adoption.

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet Member for Prosperity approves the adoption of the Homelessness Strategy appended to the report.