Councillor Richard Williams

Youth Justice Plan 25/26

From: Education, Children and Families Policy Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Director of Children's Services Update report

From: Education, Children and Families Policy Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Homeless Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy: Rough Sleeping Update and Action Plan

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

... the Committee noted progress on the Homelessness Prevention Action Plan, approved the revised Action Plan for 2025-2028, and approved external distribution of the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant, including allocation to the Voluntary, Community, Care and Faith Sector.

Recommendations Approved

Equipment and Adaptations Policy

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

... the Housing Policy Committee approved the Equipment and Adaptations Policy, which outlines the policies and procedures for allocating equipment and adaptations to council housing in order to meet the council's statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

Recommendations Approved

Rent Arrears Recovery Policy Review

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to help ensure rent and arrears are collected, protect the Housing Revenue Account, and provide support to tenants, the Committee approved the revised Rent Arrears Recovery Policy, which includes changes such as extending the policy to cover both secure and introductory council tenancies and clarifying the ethical approach to arrears collection.

Recommendations Approved