Decision details

To provide an update on progress in relation to the Independent Review completed by Neil Morland and outline potential efficiencies through diversification of the Councils Homeless Accommodation Portfolio.

(a)       That the findings and recommendations from Neil Morland & Co. be noted and the report be supported to progress through the committee cycle with regular updates to be shared with Members in terms of progress against recommendations;

(b)       That the principle of cost avoidance and spend to save efficiencies to fund additional staffing capacity within the Housing & Prevention Service through diversifying the homeless accommodation portfolio, to maximise opportunity for successfully reducing spend on homeless accommodation be accepted; and

(c)        That the need for shared housing models and Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) within the homeless accommodation diversification plans be acknowledged.