Mr Littlemore explained that Maidstone Borough Council had a statutory responsibility to publish a Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy.  This strategy contained four key priorities, which were designed to tackle the issues of homelessness and rough sleeping within the Borough.  There was a need to undertake a consultation process, and the final Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy was to be produced following this process.

In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Littlemore stated that the consultation would commence in March 2019.  This would last for a minimum of thirty days.

RESOLVED: That:

1.  The draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy is approved for consultation with key partners and stakeholders.

2.  The final Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy is submitted to an appropriate Communities, Housing and Environment Committee for approval.

Voting: Unanimous