For Cabinet to endorse the Homelessness Strategy, including the associated Action Plan, prior to full publication in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG).

THAT    (a)     the Homelessness Strategy 2008–2013 be agreed, including the associated appendices and action plan, to meet the national and local targets; and;

(b)     annual update reports be presented to Cabinet on progress against the Homelessness Strategy Action Plan.

The Council is required, under the statutory requirements of the Homelessness Act 2002, to carry out a review of homelessness and to write a new five-year Homelessness Strategy by 31st July 2008, setting out an action plan to meet specific outcomes.

There are no alternative options.