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 an overview of the new Statutory Homelessness Service Delivery Plan (SDP).

Members noted the report detailing the statutory homelessness diagnostic visit conducted by MHCLG’s HAST team in January, which, although not part of a mandatory inspection framework, was requested to assess service effectiveness amid rising demand. Feedback received in March informed a service development plan comprising 14 actions, many of which are cross-cutting with Housing. While most recommendations were adopted, some were not pursued due to resource constraints or limited relevance, following discussions with MHCLG. Members raised a query regarding the operational management of service delivery and the low number of rough sleepers in the statutory service, which, although not explicitly addressed in the action plan, remains a key area of internal focus, particularly in relation to funding uncertainties.

RESOLVED – That, the report be noted.