169 Halton Homelessness Strategy 2013-18 - Key Decision PDF 28 KB
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Minutes:
The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Communities, on
Halton’s Homelessness Strategy 2013-2018 (the
Strategy).
The Board was advised that the local authority had conducted a full
Strategic Review of Homelessness in accordance with the Homelessness Act 2002.
A Homelessness Strategy had been formulated for the five year period to 2018,
based upon findings and recommendations of two other documents, as detailed in
the report. It was reported that during 2012/13, a Homelessness Scrutiny Review
was conducted by Members to review supported accommodation services within the
district. A number of recommendations were made, which formed part of the
Strategy.
It was noted that the Localism Act 2011, introduced many changes to
homelessness and allocations legislation, and that the new allocated powers
would impact on future homelessness and service delivery. The legislative
issues and implications for the Council’s policy were detailed in the report
for Members’ information.
Reason(s) For
Decision
Local Authorities
were required to produce a strategy in accordance with the Homelessness Act
2002.
Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected
No alternatives
were considered, as a strategy was required to establish the key challenges,
objectives and priorities for tackling homelessness in Halton over the coming
years.
Implementation
Date
April 2014.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted and Halton’s Homelessness Strategy 2013-2018 be approved.