This report recommends a draft Homelessness Strategy for consultation.

The Head of Housing submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended). Councillor Scott Seamons introduced the report to City Executive Board.

Resolved that the draft Homelessness Strategy Consultation Document 2013 to 2018 as attached at Appendix 1 of the report is approved for public consultation with the following amendment:-

• Potential priorities for action 2013-2018, item 2 – Greater understanding / improved knowledge. Add the following:

“Encourage people to preferentially support organisations who help in getting homeless people off the street, and deter them from giving money to beggars”