Decision - Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy – Update on Next Steps Following Covid-19 Response

RESOLVED:

2.1      That Housing Committee note the report.

2.2      That Housing Committee note the work that has gone into the response to the Covid-19 emergency.

2.3      In the light of the pandemic and the motion responding to it (30th April), that the Homeless Reduction board along with the Homeless Operational Board give priority to:

a)       Monitoring progress and developing actions needed to achieve the aim of providing long term sustainable housing or safe reconnection for all rough sleepers housed under the “everyone in” response

b)       Ensuring the priorities and actions of the Homelessness Strategy respond to the changed circumstances

c)       Explore ways of sustaining the current offer of shelter for all who find themselves without a roof and report back to Housing Committee any recommendations.

2.4      That Housing Committee notes the temporary adjustments made within the Allocations Plan in response to the pandemic whilst aiming to achieve the overall agreed percentages in the Allocation Plan.

2.5      That Housing Committee recognises that the review of the Allocation Plan has been delayed due to the pandemic and subsequent pressures on the department but that this will be considered at the November Housing Committee.