Cherwell Council approves homelessness action plan for 2027-2029

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 06:21 · Archive

Cherwell District Council has approved a new action plan to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping from 2027 to 2029.

Cherwell District Council has approved its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan 2027-2029, which outlines early intervention, accessible services, and long-term housing solutions for vulnerable residents. The plan was given the green light by the council's executive on Monday, 2 November.

The targets include ending long-term rough sleeping, reducing the number of households with children living in temporary accommodation, and eliminating bed and breakfast stays for families beyond the six-week statutory limit. The plan supports the council's existing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and aligns with the Government's National Plan to End Homelessness 2025.

Councillor Ian Middleton, portfolio holder for housing and greener communities, said the council aims to reduce homelessness across Cherwell by focusing on prevention and sustainable housing solutions. He stated that homelessness is often connected to wider challenges involving health, employment, relationships, and personal circumstances, making prevention and joined-up support important.

Measures include strengthening tenancy sustainment support, developing new supported housing schemes, increasing engagement with private landlords, and establishing a new performance framework to monitor progress. The council will work closely with district and county partners, housing providers, charities, and people with lived experience of homelessness.

How it is being reported

• Council approves new plan to tackle homelessness and rough sleepingThe Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan 2027-2029 was given the green light by the council’s executive on Monday, November 2Oxfordshire Guardian · 4 Nov, 05:00
• Council approves new plan to tackle homelessness and rough sleepingThe Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan 2027-2029 was given the green light by the council’s executive on Monday, November 2Oxford Mail · 4 Nov, 05:00

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