To note progress made in relation to homelessness prevention in Herefordshire.

THAT

(a)        the improvements to the service be noted and staff thanked for their efforts; and

(b)       two further quarterly reports be submitted to Cabinet during this year on progress and developments in homelessness prevention services and the work of the Homelessness & Housing Advice Steering Group.

In July 2005, Cabinet agreed a number of ‘spend to save’ initiatives to address the financial pressures created by the demand for homelessness services in Herefordshire.  Since then, changes have been implemented, including the return in-house of homelessness and housing advice services from Herefordshire Housing Ltd, which have led to an improving position around homelessness prevention in Herefordshire.

Not applicable.