Issue - meetings

The Cabinet is requested to consider the agenda report and to make the following resolution:

That the creation of a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker post at a cost of £40,000 per annum to be funded from the base budget, subject to the annual budget process, be approved.

RESOLVED

That the creation of a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker post at a cost of £40,000 per annum to be funded from the base budget, subject to the annual budget process, be approved.

The Cabinet received and considered the agenda report.

This item was introduced by Mrs Kilby.

Mrs Grange was in attendance for this matter.

Mrs Kilby summarised the contents of the report. She emphasised the benefits of CDC and all relevant agencies and organisations being able together to engage with rough sleepers in a co-ordinated, collaborative manner. The appointment of an outreach worker to succeed the current post-holder was vital to ensure this co-operation and the continuity of support so that the homeless could be assisted as effectively as possible in addressing their immediate and long-terms needs.

Mrs Grange did not wish to add to Mrs Kilby’s presentation.

Mr Dignum emphasised this very important development. If approved by the Cabinet steps would be taken to achieve immediate recruitment. He said that CDC was concerned for everyone, each of whom had a personal worth.

Decision

The Cabinet voted unanimously on a show of hands to make the resolution which is set out below.

RESOLVED

That the creation of a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker post at a cost of £40,000 per annum to be funded from the base budget, subject to the annual budget process, be approved.