Agenda item

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

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services concerning an update on our Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPRG) spending plans for the period 2025/26.

The following points were noted:

• Members informed that a new grant has been awarded, referred to as the RSPRG and RSI, which is a rollover of last year's funding.
• This grant is section 31 funds, meaning it is not subject to approval or moderation and can be spent freely on whichever supplies are deemed necessary.
• Members were invited to ask questions. One 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.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.