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On 17 January 2023, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved the adoption and implementation of the draft Transitional Supported Housing Strategy: A framework for Short Term Supported Housing (Appendix 1) to the report;
(ii) Noted the outcome of the consultation as detailed at Appendix 1a to the report, which indicates strong support for the strategy priorities and objectives as the basis for setting the framework for change, alongside actions building upon learning gained whilst delivering its oversight on a national oversight pilot;
(iii) Approved that the (Interim) Strategic Director of City Housing establishes a multi-disciplinary Strategic Delivery Plan Group to undertake the development of a five[1]year Delivery Plan in conjunction with statutory and voluntary sector partners;
(iv) Approved that the (Interim) Strategic Director of City Housing will provide regular Delivery Plan updates to the Cabinet Member Housing and Homelessness and Cabinet as and when requested;
(v) Delegated local enforcement and decommissioning decisions of supported housing provision in the city, to an officer led Supported Housing Oversight Board. Oversight roles and functions will be set out within a specific terms of reference, including a clear process for briefing Cabinet and Cabinet Members in line with decision making thresholds of the BCC constitution. Membership will initially be drawn from the city’s current Supported Housing Sponsor Board and allow for co-opting and changes to be made, in order to ensure the relevant service areas leads are represented over the duration of the strategy.
THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON MONDAY 23 JANUARY 2023.
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