Minute 425 (Cabinet Book 1, Agenda Item No. 5 refers)

Called-in by Councillors L Burton, M Dent, R Woodley and M Terry

The Committee considered Minute 424 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 6^th November 2018, which had called in to Scrutiny, together with a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) which sought approval for the submitted Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.

In response to questions the Cabinet Member for Adults and Housing said that he would be happy to make some minor changes to the document, to incorporate further details in the Strategy as to the reasons why people become homeless. He also agreed to consider the best approach to undertake monitoring of performance against the Strategy.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-

“1. That the Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy, be approved.

2. That the proposed dynamic and continuous approach to engagement and consultation in order to support ongoing development of the action plan and its implementation, be approved.

3. That the design work and the approach to ensuring that the strategy works alongside other key priorities continues to develop following Cabinet, be approved.

4. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Management Team, in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Housing and other Directors as required, for the implementation and delivery of the Strategy.”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Cllr Cox

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (People) attached

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) which sought approval for the submitted Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.

Resolved:

1. That the Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy, be approved.

2. That the proposed dynamic and continuous approach to engagement and consultation in order to support ongoing development of the action plan and its implementation, be approved.

3. That the design work and the approach to ensuring that the strategy works alongside other key priorities continues to develop following Cabinet, be approved.

4. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Management Team, in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Housing and other Directors as required, for the implementation and delivery of the Strategy.

Reasons for decision:

The strategy integrates the need for a clear and ambitious direction for housing, homelessness and rough sleeping which operates wholly in line with the broader strategic work being pursued by the Council and its partners, such as Southend 2050, and which will support the economic vibrancy of the Borough.

Other options:

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Cox

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) which sought approval for the submitted Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.

Resolved:

1. That the Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy, be approved.

2. That the proposed dynamic and continuous approach to engagement and consultation in order to support ongoing development of the action plan and its implementation, be approved.

3. That the design work and the approach to ensuring that the strategy works alongside other key priorities continues to develop following Cabinet, be approved.

4. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Management Team, in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Housing and other Directors as required, for the implementation and delivery of the Strategy.

Reasons for decision:

The strategy integrates the need for a clear and ambitious direction for housing, homelessness and rough sleeping which operates wholly in line with the broader strategic work being pursued by the Council and its partners, such as Southend 2050, and which will support the economic vibrancy of the Borough.

Other options:

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Cox