The report sets out a revised Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan for 2013-18 following consultation, and asks the Board to review policy following the commencement of additional powers related to the Council fulfilling its duties by securing a private sector tenancy for statutory homeless households.

The Board is recommended:-

(1)        That the Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 2013-18 is RECOMMENDED to Council for approval;

(2)        To note the commencement of additional powers introduced by virtue of the Localism Act related to Council fulfilling its duties by securing a private sector tenancy for statutory homeless households;

(3)        To approve the policy as outlined in Appendix D to the report as Council policy;

(4)        To delegate authority to the Head of Housing to implement the policy together with any minor changes that may come forward due to any subsequent revisions or clarifications to Government guidance and any ensuing case law.

The Head of Housing submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which set out a revised Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan for 2013-18 following consultation, and which asked the Board to review policy following the commencement of additional powers related to the Council fulfilling its duties by securing a private sector tenancy for statutory homeless households.

Resolved to:-

(1)        RECOMMEND Council to adopt the Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 2013-18 comprised in the report;

(2)        To note the commencement of additional powers introduced by virtue of the Localism Act 2011 related to Council fulfilling its duties by securing a private sector tenancy for statutory homeless households (paragraphs 8-11 of the report refers) and:-

(a)   To approve the policy as outlined in Appendix D to the report as Council policy;

(b) To delegate authority to the Head of Housing to implement the policy together with any minor changes that may come forward due to any subsequent revisions or clarifications to Government guidance and any ensuing case law.