Bristol City Council has said it aims to reduce rough sleeping in Bristol by 50% over the next three years.
The council unanimously voted for the refinements of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan at a meeting this morning.
The campaign aims to reduce the numbers of families in B&B’s, provide more suitable temporary accommodation, more provisions for rough sleeping during hot weather and to focus on the prevention of homelessness.
Paul Sylvester, Head of Housing Options confirmed that the improved plan will have no current financial implications, and that the council is utilising existing funding to cover it.
Conservative councillor, Richard Eddy stressed the importance of this policy on the agenda, stating that the council loses £13 million per annum on subsided housing costs.
The policy will address temporary accommodation on a case by case basis. Accounting for personal needs such as: being close to schools and health providers for young and vulnerable people
B city council are working alongside organisations, to tackle the causes of homelessness.
Green Councillor, Barry Parsons stated their goals are ‘realistic but ambitious’
The action plan will continue to be reviewed annually.
