Agenda item

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

The Sub Committee received a report of the Interim Director of Community and Children’s Services presenting the 2022/2023 Annual Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) Report.

In response to a question, Members were informed that couples, either romantic or friends, could enter accommodations together. Both double and single rooms were available.

In response to a query, Members were assured that no evictions took place during the activation period. Evictions and abandonment were the result of those that found it difficult to follow the rules of accommodation and the ability to engage. The team continued to be in touch with these individuals and offer alternate accommodation. Members were advised that those who abandoned, all spent at least one night in the service when it was exceptionally cold. Data was collected and findings would be used when reviewing the SWEP policy for this financial year.

The chair noted how helpful SWEP is in longer periods of bad weather and thanked the staff working the extended SWEPs.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.