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 support offered across the City of London to address the health needs of the rough sleeping population, both in the context of local services and wider policy developments at the North East London level.

Members received a report on public health and homelessness, highlighting housing as a key determinant of health. Officers outlined the severe health impacts of rough sleeping and barriers to accessing services, stressing the importance of outreach and the need for improved data and strategic focus.

Members noted that the North East London Strategy had been approved, though implementation planning is pending. It was emphasised the role of local partnerships and neighbourhood-level work in shaping future services.

Members raised concerns about NHS restructuring, access to primary and dental care, and the need for targeted outreach. Suggestions included mobile clinical units and leveraging planning gain from developments to support health infrastructure.

The sub-committee discussed the importance of integrating health priorities into Section 106 negotiations and proposed engaging the negotiating team to ensure health outcomes are considered.

RESOLVED – That, the report be noted.