Homeless Strategy
The Homelessness Act 2002, which came into force on 31 July
2002, requires local authorities to carry out a review of
homelessness in its district and devise and implement a strategy
for dealing with homelessness.
A review of homelessness involves a local authority
investigating:
- the current level (and likely future levels) of
homelessness
- the activities which are being carried out to prevent
homelessness or contribute to the prevention of homelessness
- the activities being carried out to secure that accommodation
is (or will be) available to the homeless and for those who might
become homeless, and the activities that contribute to the securing
of accommodation
- the activities being carried out to provide support to those
who are, or who may become homeless, or who have been homeless and
need support to prevent them becoming homeless again
- the activities that contribute to the provision of support
- the resources available to the authority and other bodies for
carrying out those activities
The homelessness strategy must cover:
- the prevention of homelessness
- the securing of suitable accommodation for those who are, or
may become homeless
- the provision of satisfactory services to those actually or
potentially homeless
The Homelessness Act 2002 imposes a requirement that a new
homelessness strategy will have to be published at least every 5
years and that the first one must be published by 31 July
2003.
Explanation of Homelessness
If you are homeless, or going to become homeless in the near
future, you should contact the Housing Advice section for advice on
023 8068 8165. You will be asked about your present
circumstances and advice will be given to you. The Housing
Adviser may give you an appointment to make a homelessness
application or, if you are homeless, you will be seen straight
away.
Temporary Accommodation
In some cases the local authority is required to provide you
with temporary accommodation. This could be Bed and Breakfast
or hostel accommodation.
To obtain copies of any of the leaflets mentioned above
contact the Housing Advice section on 023 8068 8165 or e-mail
us
housing@eastleigh.gov.uk
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