Decision details

As a member of the Devon and Cornwall Housing Options Partnership (DCHOP) the Housing service recognises that local areas should try to prevent rough sleeping at any time of the year. However, the winter period can present the greatest risks to the health of rough sleepers. Therefore a protocol needs to be agreed with the other LAs in the County.

Arising from a report from the Group Manager for Housing, the Homes Policy Development Group had recommended that the Housing Service continues to work in partnership to deliver the Housing Options Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) and Extended Winter Provision Protocol.

The Cabinet Member for Housing outlined the contents of the report stating that the Council was a member of the Devon and Cornwall Housing Options Partnership (DCHOP). Members of the partnership worked together with the aim of preventing rough sleeping at any time of the year. The winter months presented the greatest risks to the health of rough sleepers. The service was available in Tiverton and there was one regular user.

Consideration was given to the recent survey and statistics available within the policy.

RESOLVED that the recommendations of the Policy Development Group be approved

(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr  C R Slade)

Note:  Report previously copy attached to minutes.