Proposed homelessness prevention and rough sleeping strategy 2025 to 2030 - Our approach

We will work together with a range of partners to develop opportunities and services which aims to prevent homelessness, empower our residents and supports sustainable housing. 

Prevention of homelessness and supporting people to remain in their own homes and communities wherever possible is key. For single people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, we will take a ‘Housing First’ approach, focusing on rapid rehousing and then helping to provide longer term support. Where an individual or family need help to establish and maintain their tenancy, wherever possible we will support them to do so within the community they are in.

We will continue to work hard to prevent rough sleeping, repeat homelessness and tackle domestic abuse through a comprehensive support and accommodation offer. 

The increase in supply of a range of suitable and affordable homes, both temporary and long term, will help to support longer term sustainable housing in the local area. 

We aim to reduce the number of children in unsuitable and unstable housing and at risk of homelessness. Not only is this better for children immediately but there are longer-term benefits across education, skills, and health and wellbeing through building resilience and stable communities. 

We aim to prioritise meeting the specific housing needs of young people, particularly those with care experience and people identified with additional vulnerabilities and complex needs, through creating new specialist rehousing and supported pathways.