To update Cabinet on progress made in relation to homelessness prevention in Herefordshire.

THAT: (a)            the report be noted;

(b)   Cabinet receive one further quarterly report during 2007 on progress and developments in homelessness prevention services and the work of the Homelessness and Housing Advice Steering Group; and

(c)   Good practice be shared across the Council with partner organisations.

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 Limited, which have led to an improving position around homelessness prevention in Herefordshire.

Not applicable.