SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISION NOTICE - Senior Rough Sleeping Case Officer
June 8, 2026 Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) approved the sharing of two Senior Rough Sleeping Case Officers with Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council until at least 31 March 2028. This decision was made under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972.
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Decision
Decision to be taken: South Holland District Council are looking to share two Senior Rough Sleeping Case Officer who will be formally shared with Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council until at least the 31 March 2028.
The decision being sought is under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972 for South Holland District Council to agree to this arrangement which will enable a combined role covering the Partnership areas.
Reasons for the decision
The Rough Sleeping Case Officer role is proposed as a shared post across ELDC, BBC, and SHDC (SELCP) to maximise efficiency, reduce duplication, and provide a seamless, high-quality service to individuals at risk of or experiencing rough sleeping.
This shared arrangement enables the councils to benefit from a specialist, cross district resource without the full cost burden falling on a single authority.
Alternative options considered
Alternative Options considered and rejected: Recruitment of a Senior Officer for each council is not cost effective therefore rejected.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 8 Jun 2026 |