Decision details

(i)            That the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) be noted and that the actions taken by officers to date and those proposed within the HRA Implementation Plan be endorsed.

(ii)          That the allocation of the two sources of grant funding from the Government – provided to tackle homelessness for the next two years to enable the new  legislation to be successfully implemented, be approved.

(iii)         That the Executive Director for Regeneration and Development, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holders, be authorised to consider and review any changes to the Implementation Plan and changes in processes at Newcastle Housing Advice as required to comply with the new Code of Guidance.