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.