To consider a report of the Chair of the Pandemic Scrutiny Committee.

Councillor Acton, as Chair of the Pandemic Scrutiny Committee, introduced a report which, further to the Committee’s meeting on 19^th August 2020, laid out a number of recommendations to the Executive relating to the issue of homelessness.

            RESOLVED - That the Executive:-

(1)       Note the report.

(2)       Agree that the council should continue to look at long term solutions to the potential rise in homelessness, due to the ongoing impact of COVID 19.

(3)       Agree to provide regular updates on homelessness to the Pandemic Scrutiny Committee and all Councillors.

(4)       Agree that there should be a review of the current process for 208 notices to improve performance to ensure that the Council is able to provide support from the commencement of a placement.