We are pleased to report that our DRAFT Homelessness Strategy for 2008-13 is now complete. On the 24th June 2008 we arranged a consultation event to allow stakeholders and staff an opportunity to comment on our action plan for 2008-13. The event was held at our Civic centre and attracted a cross section of delegates. Delegates were given a virtual tour of our strategic document and its highlights. A series of workshops were held to look at our key priorities and action plan composites for 2008-13.

At the end of the consultation event delegates were asked to complete an *evaluation form – the findings of which are detailed below:

1. Did our Homelessness Strategy Consultation event provide you with a good overall picture of our Homelessness Strategy 2008-13?

2. Today you attended a workshop to look at elements of our action plan. How would you rate our planned actions for 2008-13?

Need more info on the outcome of workshops

Homelessness Forum will/should be the driving force behind pushing the strategy forward

Looking forward to being a part of delivering this action plan

Part V11 duties and how homelessness process can be curtailed by offer of private rented accommodation. This pleases the CLG and need not be seen as failure to prevent homelessness and fluid use of TA

Holistic working amongst groups involved is good. Holistic approach to prevention and cure of homelessness is the way forward, a vast task but worth starting

Good opportunity, moving forward in the right direction

Encouraged positive thinking!

Our draft strategy will appear on our website shortly to allow stakeholders to provide further comments. We would like to extend our warm thanks to everyone who attended the consultation event and provided feedback.

Housing Services June 2008
Head of Housing – Karen Dragovic