Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Preventing Homelessness Strategy 2025-2030 was approved for implementation with immediate effect.
summary: The decision is about approving the implementation of a Preventing Homelessness Strategy 2025-2030 to assist households facing homelessness.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the implementation of a Preventing Homelessness Strategy 2025-2030.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves addressing homelessness, which can be a sensitive and complex issue with various stakeholders having different perspectives.
affected_stakeholders: ["Households facing homelessness", "Council", "Councillors", "Local community"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=429
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Approve the adoption of the Preventing Homelessness Strategy 2025 -2030. Approve the Preventing Homelessness Action Plan 2025 -2030
Content: The purpose of the report was to present a new Preventing Homelessness Strategy to assist the Council in delivering its statutory duties towards households facing homelessness. Councillor Juliet Layton, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, introduced the report. The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Juliet Layton and seconded by Councillor Claire Bloomer. RESOLVED that Cabinet Approved the implementation of the Preventing Homelessness Strategy 2025-2030 with immediate effect. Voting Record: 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Date of Decision: September 4, 2025