Issue - meetings

Mr Andrew Billingham (BDO LLP) presented the report detailing the audit recently carried out in respect of Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation. This audit had attained an opinion of moderate on both design opinion and effectiveness. He advised that this was a positive result for an area of high demand and highlighted that three minor recommendations had been raised.

In respect of the recommendation regarding the use of Bed and Breakfast (B&B) accommodation Mr Billingham provided further explanation. The Housing Solutions Manager outlined the process in operation at the time of the audit and the immediate changes implemented following the audit recommendation.

The Chairperson moved the recommendation as set out in the Officer report which was duly agreed.

RESOLVED that the Committee considered, commented, and approved the Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation report at Agenda Item 7d.