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 summary of progress against the aims set out in the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023–2027.

The following points were noted:

• Members noted that the update includes the latest iteration of the scorecard and metrics, as well as an update on the strategy delivery plan.
• Officers noted that the metrics relating to rough sleeping present a challenging picture.
• A Member inquired about the low numbers being referred into substance misuse and whether there had been any further intelligence on why this reduction was being seen.
• Officers indicated that work is progressing on this issue, and the rough sleeping coordinators are currently working on a report to address it.
• Findings from the report will be reviewed and decisions will be made on how to take the issue up with the Commissioners of the Substance use service.

RESOLVED – That, the report be noted.