Introduction

We're inviting members of the public and our stakeholders to have their say on Shropshire’s Draft Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024 to 2029. The draft strategy aims to demonstrate how Shropshire Council and partners will work to prioritise the prevention of homelessness and aim to end rough sleeping in the county. Homelessness goes beyond just lacking shelter, affecting physical and mental health, educational attainment, employment prospects, and straining personal and familial relationships.

In recent years there have been key changes including the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act and the Domestic Abuse Act, both positive steps for vulnerable groups. This has been set against a backdrop of other challenges including welfare reform, universal credit changes, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The strategy is designed to deliver services in a way that will help people as soon as possible. It emphasises the importance of getting the right advice and support at the right time, maximising opportunities for early intervention and prevention.

The purpose of this public consultation is to gather the views of as many people in Shropshire as possible.

Partner organisations are encouraged to contribute, including housing providers, public sector organisations, voluntary and community sector services and many others working with people in need of housing support.

The consultation will close on 21 June 2024. To have your say, just click on the 'How to get involved' tab on this page. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.

Documents

• Draft Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024 -2029_.pdf
• Equality Social Health Impact Assessment.pdf
• Executive Summary Homelessness Review.pdf

Alternatively, you can contact us as follows:

• Email: TellUs@shropshire.gov.uk
• Post: Feedback and Insight Team, Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate Shropshire SY2 6ND