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

THAT

(a)               the update be noted; and

(b)              the final quarterly report on progress and developments in homelessness prevention services and the work of the Homelessness and Housing Advice Steering Group be received.

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.