Agenda item

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

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services, concerning proposal for a structured approach to help Members gain insights into and assurance about the delivery of frontline rough sleeping work.

The following points were noted:

• Officers noted the programme aims to provide assurance to Members regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of services provided to individuals experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping.
• Officers added that regular contract monitoring arrangements are in place to ensure they meet the needs of service users and are delivered effectively. This includes assessing the quality of services and identifying areas for improvement.
• A Member noted the need to improve the information provided to constituents about rough sleepers in the city asking for detailed case studies for members and constituents, reminding officers that this had been previously mentioned. Officers agreed to change the report format and consult members about the presentation of the information.
• Officers informed Members thatdates for walkabouts were being considered and Members would be informed when they will take place, officers added that they intended to schedule them evenly throughout the year, considering engagement levels.