Decision details

The Head of Public Protection advised members of the statutory duty placed upon the Council under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 to undertake a homelessness review for its area, advising of the subsequent Homelessness Strategy formulated through the reviews findings.   Members were informed that  there was a further duty on the Council to formulate and adopt a Homelessness Strategy that would prevent homelessness and ensure suitable accommodation and satisfactory support is available for people who are or who may become homeless.

Members were referred to the Strategy within the report and details of the consultation undertaken with the relevant stakeholders was highlighted.

The Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Well-being & Cultural Services commented on the strategy and the pressures and demands placed on services, commenting on the importance of having  a strategy which was ‘fit for purpose’ in place.  The Cabinet Member spoke of the preventative measures and the need to support those most vulnerable.

The Leader also commented on the service and the valuable and hard work taking place behind the scenes.

Following discussions it was AGREED:

1.    To note the feedback in respect of the Draft Homelessness Strategy 2018-2022 from the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee held on the 6th November 2018 and the actions taken in response, as detailed in paragraph 6.4 of the report.

2.    To approve the Rhondda Cynon Taf Homelessness Strategy 2018-2022 (attached as Appendix 1 of the report).