Homelessness Strategy 2026-2031 (H&E17)

September 16, 2026 Cabinet (Housing) Committee (Committee) Key decision In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet (Housing) Committee approved the Homelessness Strategy 2026-2031 and its accompanying action plan on 16 September 2026. The strategy outlines the council's approach to preventing homelessness, reducing rough sleeping, and improving housing outcomes for residents. It replaces the previous Homelessness Strategy 2021-2026.

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Purpose

The Cabinet will be requested to give approval to a revised and refreshed Homelessness Strategy for the 2026-2031 period.

Decision

The Committee considered a report setting out the Council’s proposed five-year approach to preventing homelessness, reducing rough sleeping and improving housing outcomes for residents and has then given approval to the Homelessness Strategy 2026-2031 and the accompanying action plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

Alternative options considered

None on the grounds that having a Homelessness Strategy is a statutory requirement.

Supporting Documents

Homelessness strategy.pdf
Enc. 1 for Homelessness Strategy 2026-2031.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision date16 Sep 2026
Expected date16 Sep 2026
Originally due16 Sep 2026
Lead officerAndy Kippax
Subject to call-inYes