Purpose

To provide an update on progress in relation
to the Independent Review completed by Neil Morland and outline
potential efficiencies through diversification of the Councils
Homeless Accommodation Portfolio.

Content

(a)       That the findings
and recommendations from Neil Morland & Co. be noted and the
report be supported to progress through the committee cycle with
regular updates to be shared with Members in terms of progress
against recommendations;

 

(b)       That 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 be accepted; and

 

(c)        That the need
for shared housing models and Houses of Multiple Occupation
(HMO’s) within the homeless accommodation diversification
plans be acknowledged.