Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services on the growth programme and the following point was made:

·         During the 2020/21 financial year, the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Growth Programme had adapted to the short-term and urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 response.  The enhanced Private Rental Sector approved provider framework had been launched on 1 April 2021, and workstreams relating to the City Assessment Centre and High Support Hostel had been accelerated and were on track for delivery during the 2021/22 financial year.  Savings identified during the 2020/21 financial year had been redeployed to support the wider COVID-19 response and recovery work, including the ongoing operation of 45 beds at Carter Lane hostel.  Work to introduce an enhanced supported reconnection function and anti-social behaviour/community support enhancements had been delayed by the COVID-19 period, but plans were in place to strengthen the Corporation’s supported reconnection offer. 

RESOLVED, that the update be noted.