Purpose

To provide an update on the findings and
recommendations following an independent review of the
Council’s homelessness services.

Content

(a) That the Committee note the findings and
recommendations from Neil Morland &

Co. and support the report progressing through the
Committee cycle with regular updates to be shared with Members in
terms of progress against

recommendations; and

 

(b) That the Committee note the principle of cost
avoidance and spend to save

efficiencies to fund additional staffing capacity
within the Housing & Prevention Service through diversifying
the homeless accommodation portfolio, to maximise opportunity for
successfully reducing spend on homeless accommodation.