Issue details
LBTH Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy - 2018 - 2023
PDF 81 KBThe report recommends the adoption of a new Homelessness Strategy to run from 2018 to 2023. The Strategy will set out how the Council will tackle homelessness with emphasis on fulfilling the Council’s duties under the 2017 Homeless Reduction Act, reducing Rough Sleeping in line with national and regional targets, increasing the supply of available housing and meeting the needs of specific groups impacted by homelessness.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2018
Decision due: Not before 19th Dec 18 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Community Safety
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Health, Adults and Community
Contact: Mark Baigent, (Interim Divisional Director, Housing and Regeneration) Email: mark.baigent@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultees
Through key Homeless Service provider via the Homelessness Partnership Board
Mail out and Presentation to all Registered Providers through the Tower Hamlets Housing Forum
Bespoke workshops with residents directly impacted by Homelessness
On line Consultation with the general public with draft document and survey
Internal briefings including Health, Adults and Communities DLT
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Yes - by 17 September 2018
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Appendices: Homelessness Evidence Base Evaluation of Consultation Equality Impact Assessment Details of Homelessness Partners and Board Overview and Scrutiny – Effectiveness of Health and Social Care provision for homeless residents – 2018 Health and Homelessness Scrutiny Review
Decisions
- 21/12/2018 - Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2018 - 2023
Agenda items
- 19/12/2018 - Cabinet Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2018 - 2023 19/12/2018