Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
1. that the
Torbay Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Action Plan, as set
out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved;
2. that Adult
and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Board be requested to track
delivery against the action plan on a quarterly basis; and
3. that any
subsequent changes or additions to the Action Plan be approved by
the Director of Adult and Community Services, in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health
and Inequalities.
Reasons for the decision:
The Homelessness and
Rough Sleeping Strategy was a statutory requirement under
the Homelessness Act 2002, and the subsequent Action Plan
supported good governance and delivery.
Alternative options considered:
No alternative options
were considered. The adoption of the Action Plan was the logical
next step following the approval of the overarching strategy and
was essential for co-ordinated delivery.
Implementation:
This decision will
come into force and may be implemented on 2 September 2025 unless
the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing
Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).
Information:
The Homelessness and
Rough Sleeping Strategy Action Plan was developed collaboratively
by 45 organisations and individuals, following a relational
engagement session in February 2025.
The action plan aimed
to:
- strengthen cohesion
and shared understanding across the homelessness sector. - improve
communication, data sharing, and connectivity. - establish clear
accommodation pathways and consistent support offers. - align homelessness
efforts with other Council strategies (e.g. Housing, Domestic
Abuse, Economic Development). - track progress
through a performance framework and dashboards.
The priorities
reflected the broad range of work that was undertaken to meet local
housing need, including developing affordable housing, maintaining
housing standards, and helping people to stay independent in their
own homes, whilst preventing homelessness.
At the meeting
Councillor Tranter proposed and Councillor Billings seconded a
motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out
above.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
Publication date: 22/08/2025
Date of decision: 19/08/2025
Date comes into force if not called in: 02/09/2025
Call-in deadline date: 01/09/2025
Current call-in Count: 0
