Issue details
Approval of Draft Homeless Strategy for Wirral for Consultation
The purpose of the report of the Strategic Director: Regeneration and Environment is to provide an overview of the draft Homelessness Strategy 2013 – 2018 for Wirral and to seek approval for the draft Strategy to be published for final wider consultation.
The Homelessness Act 2002 places a duty on local authorities to adopt a strategic approach to homeless issues by completing a comprehensive review of all forms of homelessness in their area and publishing a Homelessness Strategy at least every five years, ensuring this is taken into account when discharging its homelessness function.
The new Strategy will assist in meeting one of the Council’s Corporate Priorities to significantly ‘prevent and alleviate homelessness’ by focusing on the continuous evaluation and improvement of homeless services to meet local needs.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant people impact;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/01/2013
Decision due: Not before 3rd Apr 2013 by Cabinet Member - Housing & Community Safety
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Housing & Community Safety
Lead director: Strategic Director: Regeneration and Environment
Department: Regeneration, Housing and Planning
Contact: Strategic Director: Regeneration and Environment Email: georgedavies@wirral.gov.uk.
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Strategic Housing Partnership Homeless Forum Key Stakeholders
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