Agenda item

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

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services concerning a summary of progress against the aims set out in the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023–2027.

The report, presented in two parts, outlined the delivery plan and performance scorecard. Of the 50 actions in the plan, 44 have commenced and 23 are now complete—one more than the previous period—with one new action added. A summary of completed actions is available in Appendix 3. The performance scorecard highlighted a 33% year-on-year increase in rough sleeping in the City of London, totalling 878 individuals, compared to an 11% rise across Greater London. The late submission of the report was noted and attributed to the early meeting date and the timing of data availability. Members acknowledged the update and, despite the concerning rise in demand, expressed contentment with the report and the service’s progress.

RESOLVED – That, the report be noted.