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Meeting: 28/06/2019 - WMCA Board (Item 13.)

13. West Midlands Homelessness Taskforce - Update and Forward Plan pdf icon PDF 601 KB

Presented By: Councillor Yvonne Davies

Decision:

(1)       The update on the work of the West Midlands Homelessness Taskforce and its basis in cross-regional collaboration to support the statutory role of local authorities was noted.

 

(2)       The Taskforce’s proposed forward plan, including specific actions to add value around five key priority areas incorporating welfare reform, housing affordability, support for Housing First and public service collaboration, was endorsed.

 

(3)       The provision of oversight and accountability for the Taskforce within the mainstream portfolio arrangements of the WMCA, and via the scrutiny and support of the Members Advisory Group, was agreed.