HOUSING LAW NEWS & POLICY ISSUES

Spring Budget and responses
In the Spring Budget on 3 March 2021, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced:

• The Job Retention scheme will be extended until the end of September 2021;
• The £20 a week top-up of universal credit will be extended for a further six months;
• A tapered extension to the stamp duty holiday; and
• A Government guarantee scheme aimed at making 95 per cent mortgages more accessible.

For the HM Treasury Budget report, click here. For an outline of the mortgage guarantee scheme, click here. For the response of Crisis, click here. For the response of Citizens Advice in respect of universal credit, click here. For that of Generation Rent, click here. For comment by Homeless Link, click here and for comment by Joseph Rowntree Foundation, click here.

Government campaign to empower social housing residents to raise complaints
On 5 March 2021 the MHCLG launched a campaign – ‘Make Things Right’ – to help residents raise complaints if they are unhappy with their social housing provider and struggling to get problems resolved, with advice on how to progress issues to the Housing Ombudsman, if necessary. The launch of the campaign is a commitment from the Government as part of the social housing white paper – ‘The Charter for Social Housing Residents’ – which set out an action plan to make landlords more accountable for the services they deliver. Ministry figures show that 59 per cent of issues raised by social housing residents do not reach the landlord as an official complaint, despite the resident being unhappy with the initial response received – with 35 per cent of residents listing concerns around retaliation by landlords and neighbours as a reason for not raising an issue. For the campaign website, click here. For the press release, click here.

Housing and older people
On 1 March 2021 the Centre for Ageing Better published a report as part of its Good Home Inquiry which has revealed the damaging impact of homes in poor condition on people in their 50s and 60s. There are an estimated 4.1 million homes in England that do not meet basic standards of decency, and around half of those homes are lived in by someone aged 55 or over. The new analysis finds that problems such as cold and damp, or fall hazards, are leaving people feeling ‘miserable’ and ‘overwhelmed.’ However, emotional attachments to the home can prevent people from making the changes needed – or people don’t see themselves as ‘old enough’ to make adaptations that would help them live more safely. For the report, click here.

Cladding removal fund
On 8 March 2021 the Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examined the Government’s proposals for tackling the legacy of dangerous cladding and fire safety defects on residential buildings when it took evidence from the Minister for Building Safety and Communities, Lord Greenhaulgh. The session questioned the Government’s assessment of how far its proposals go in resolving historic building safety issues. It looked at the financial legacy for homeowners and asked whether the threat of significant financial losses has truly been removed. It also examined whether those who caused the cladding crisis are paying their fair share to solve it. To view the session, click here. For further information about the session, click here.

No case for reform of the Human Rights Act: Joint Committee on Human Rights
On 4 March 2021 The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights published its response to the Government's Independent Human Rights Act Review, which concludes that the HRA has had an enormously positive impact on the enforcement of human rights in the UK, and finds that there is no case for reform under the terms of reference of the Government's review. The Committee found that the legislation:

• Respects parliamentary sovereignty;
• Does not draw the UK courts into making decisions which should be made by Parliament and Government;
• Provides an important mechanism which allows individuals to enforce their rights, which would be impossible for most people, were it to require the great expense and years of delay of going to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg;
• Reduces the likelihood of the UK Government being found in breach of the Convention by the ECtHR by enabling the UK courts to rule on Convention rights, which they do in a way which is respected by and helpful to the ECtHR;
• Helps the ECtHR by providing greatly valued UK judicial input into European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) jurisprudence;
• Improves the work of the criminal justice system and other agencies by instilling a "human rights culture" in training and guidance.

For the response letter, click here.

Housing cases in the courts: October to December 2020
On 4 March 2021 the Ministry of Justice published statistics for the volume of civil and judicial review cases dealt with by the courts between 1 October and 31 December 2020. Mortgage and landlord possession claims were down 73 per cent over the period to 8,600 (from 32,000 claims in the same period in 2019). This decrease has been driven by a fall in all claim types since March 2020 due to actions following Coronavirus (Covid-19). The overall trend in mortgage and landlord possession claims has been decreasing since a peak of 60,000 in January to March 2014. For the full statistics, click here. For an annex specific to mortgage and landlord possession cases (published on 11 February 2021 and previously reported in Housing Law Week), click here.

Housing (Shared Ownership Leases) (Exclusion from Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and Rent Act 1977) (England) Regulations 2021
These regulations, which come into force on 1 April 2021, provide, in effect, that a lessee under a shared ownership lease is excluded from acquiring, under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, the freehold or an extended lease of their house and is excluded from the definition of protected tenancies if the lease is granted at a premium of at least 10 per cent (calculated by reference to the value of the house or the cost of providing it). For the Regulations, click here.

A voluntary Right to Buy for housing association tenants in England
On 1 March 2021 the House of Commons Library published a briefing providing background on the statutory Right to Buy and commentary on progress in developing and extending it to assured housing association tenants as a voluntary scheme. For the briefing, click here.

Second homes – Developing new policies in Wales
On 2 March 2021 the Welsh Government published Second homes – Developing new policies in Wales, a report by Dr Simon Brooks. The report sets out the policy context of the second homes debate, highlighting that second homes and associated issues are not a pan-Wales phenomenon. Rather, it suggests, regional or local interventions are required. For the report, click here.

Grenfell Tower Inquiry update
On 2 March 2021 the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published an update on its work. This update provides a digest of: resumption of limited attendance hearings; appointment of a Local Authority Assessor; disclosure figures; Core Participant numbers; support arrangements during remote hearings; contact information; and drop-in sessions. For the update, click here.

Ending women’s homelessness
On 8 March 2021 – International Women’s Day – Homeless Link announced a new project focused on Ending Women’s Homelessness. In a blog article Michaela Campbell explains: “Over the next two years, we will focus on building workforce knowledge and establishing good practice on gender-informed support, including the development of a toolkit. Showcasing the successes of cross-sector working, and learning from the failures to improve outcomes for women experiencing homelessness, we hope the project will enable long-term culture change.” For more details, click here.

Severe maladministration finding for excessive delays: Housing Ombudsman
On 3 March 2021 the Housing Ombudsman reported its finding that the London Borough of Newham took an excessively long time to deal with a complaint about repairs following a leak, and then failed to apologise or offer appropriate compensation. In its investigation the Housing Ombudsman found severe maladministration, stating that the delay was unreasonable for a relatively straightforward complaint. The Ombudsman ordered the landlord to:

• pay the resident £800 compensation for its failures and
• provide training to staff in complaint handling.

The Ombudsman also recommended that the landlord produce a repairs policy to address the responsibilities of the parties and timescales for repairs; and a compensation policy to address how and when it will consider making financial redress to a complainant. For the case summary, click here.

Alignment of fees for online and paper civil money and possession claims
On 9 March 2021 the Ministry of Justice published its response to its consultation concerning the proposed alignment of fees for online and paper civil money and possession claims. The Government proposed to remove the online discount applied to fees for users of online services, including the possession claims online service, to align them with the paper fees which are currently charged. The MoJ has now confirmed that it will proceed with its proposals, save that it will not align the £77 online enforcement fee to the higher paper level. Instead, it will apply to it a more modest 7.7 per cent inflationary uplift backdated to 2016, the last time this fee was amended. This will result in a new, consolidated fee of £83, which will be payable by both online and paper users. For the response document, click here. For the consultation document itself, click here.

HOUSING LAWS IN THE PIPELINE

Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill
This Government bill would amend the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003; by doing so, it would address one stated policy barrier: making it easier for telecoms companies to access multi-dwelling buildings (such as blocks of flats) where a tenant has requested a new connection, but the landlord has not responded to requests for access rights. Both Houses have agreed on the text of the bill which now waits for the final stage of Royal Assent when the Bill will become an Act of Parliament. Royal Assent is yet to be scheduled. For the bill, as amended by the Lords, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here. For a briefing, prepared by the House of Commons Library after second reading in the House of Commons, click here.

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, seeks to amend the Mobile Homes Act 1983. It received its first reading in the House of Commons on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been yet further postponed to 19 March 2021. For the bill as introduced, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Fire Safety Bill
This Government bill would make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and would confer power to amend that order in future for the purposes of changing the premises to which it applies. The bill completed its final stages in the House of Commons on 7 September 2020. It received its first reading in the House of Lords on 8 September 2020 and its second reading on 1 October 2020. The committee stage was completed on 29 October 2020. The report stage took place on 17 November 2020. The third reading took place on 24 November 2020. The House of Lords have returned the Bill to the House of Commons with amendments. The House of Commons considered the Lords Amendments on the floor of the House on 24 February 2021. Consideration of Commons amendments will take place in the Lords on 17 March 2021. The Bill will return to the House of Lords for further consideration. For the bill, as amended on report, click here. To read debates on all stages of the bill, click here. For a briefing note prepared by the Local Government Association on second reading in the House of Lords, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill
This Welsh Government bill seeks to amend the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 to provide greater security for people who rent their homes in Wales. This will particularly affect those who live in the private rented sector and occupy their homes under a ‘standard occupation contract’, the equivalent to the current assured shorthold tenancy, after the 2016 Act comes into force. This additional security will primarily be achieved by extending the minimum notice period for issuing a section 173 notice under the 2016 Act (the equivalent of the current section 21 notice under the Housing Act 1988) from two months to six months. Landlords will also be prevented from issuing such a notice until at least six months from the date of occupancy. Further provisions will also ensure that landlords are unable to issue rolling ‘speculative’ notices on a ‘just in case’ basis. The bill was introduced in the Senedd on 10 February 2020. The Bill was agreed by the Senedd on 23 February 2021. The Bill is now in the four week period (24 February – 23 March 2021) during which, the Counsel General or the Attorney General may refer the question whether the Bill, or any provision of the Bill, would be within the Assembly’s legislative competence to the Supreme Court for decision (section 112 of the Government of Wales Act). Similarly, the Secretary of State for Wales may make an order prohibiting the Presiding Officer from submitting the Bill for Royal Assent. For impact assessments, click here. For the bill as amended at Stage 3, all other documents relating to it, and to follow progress on the  bill, click here.

Housing and Homelessness (Local Accommodation Duty) Bill
This private member’s bill, sponsored by Karen Buck, would place a duty on local authorities to ensure that persons for whom a homeless duty has been accepted are accommodated in the local area, including on discharge into private rented accommodation; and would require local authorities to publish annual reports on steps relating to housing demand and supply taken or intended to be taken to meet that duty. The bill had its first reading on 8 March 2021 and is due to have a second reading on a date to be announced. The bill is being prepared for publication. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Supported Accommodation Bill
This private member’s bill, sponsored by Steve McCabe, would require developers to disclose for planning purposes an intention to use a building for supported housing or other accommodation that is specified for the purposes of Universal Credit and Housing Benefit; establish a suitability test for accommodation proposed for such use; and make provision about the fitness of persons to be landlords or managers of supported or other specified accommodation. The bill had its first reading on 18 November 2020 and is due to have its second reading on a date to be announced. The bill is being prepared for publication. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Supported Housing (Regulation) Bill
This private member's bill, sponsored by Kerry McCarthy, would regulate supported housing; make provision about local authority oversight and the enforcement of standards of accommodation and support in supported housing; and prohibit the placing of children in care in unregulated accommodation. It received its first reading on 11 November 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. The bill is being prepared for publication. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance) Bill
This private member’s bill, sponsored by Sir David Amess, would require the Secretary of State to ensure that domestic properties have a minimum energy performance rating of C on an Energy Performance Certificate; to give the Secretary of State powers to require persons to take action in pursuance of that duty. The first reading was on 14 July 2020 and the second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. The bill is being prepared for publication. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Sublet Property (Offences) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, would make the breach of certain rules relating to sub-letting rented accommodation a criminal offence and would make provision for criminal sanctions in respect of unauthorised sub-letting. The bill is being prepared for publication. It received its first reading on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been yet further postponed to a date to be announced. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Mobile Homes and Park Homes Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, would require the use of published criteria to determine whether mobile homes and park homes are liable for council tax or non-domestic rates; make provision in relation to the residential status of such homes; and amend the Mobile Home Acts. The bill is being prepared for publication. It received its first reading in the House of Commons on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been yet further postponed to a date to be announced. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Houses in Multiple Occupation Bill
This private member’s bill, sponsored by Ian Levy, would amend the law relating to the licensing of houses in multiple occupation and increase penalties for the contravention of such licences. The bill received its first reading on 9 September 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. The bill is being prepared for publication. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Homeless People (Current Accounts) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Peter Bone, would require banks to provide current accounts for homeless people seeking work. The bill is being prepared for publication. It received its first reading in the House of Commons on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Caravan Sites Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, would amend the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to remove planning permission requirements for caravan site licence applicants. It received its first reading in the House of Commons on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. For the bill as introduced, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would make provision for asylum seekers to challenge the proportionality of a proposed eviction from accommodation before an independent court or tribunal and would establish asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. The first reading was on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been postponed to a date to be announced. The bill is being prepared for publication. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Vagrancy (Repeal) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Layla Moran, would repeal the Vagrancy Act 1824. It received its first reading in the House of Commons on 18 March 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. For the bill as introduced, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Domestic Premises (Energy Performance) Bill
This private member’s bill, sponsored by Lord Foster of Bath, would require the Secretary of State to ensure that domestic properties have a minimum energy performance rating of C on an Energy Performance Certificate; to make provision regarding performance and insulation of new heating systems in existing properties. The first reading was on 8 January 2020 and the second reading on 7 February 2020. The committee stage will commence on a date to be appointed. For the bill, as introduced, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Rented Homes Bill
This private member’s bill, sponsored by Baroness Grender, would amend the Housing Act 1988 to abolish assured shorthold tenancies; and to extend the grounds upon which landlords of residential housing may recover possession. First reading took place on 22 January 2020. The second reading will be on a date to be announced. For the bill, as introduced, click here. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Evictions (Universal Credit Claimants) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, seeks to place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears. The bill is being prepared for publication. It received its first reading in the House of Commons on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

Housing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill
This private members’ bill, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, seeks to amend Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 to provide that any selective licensing scheme for residential accommodation extends to social housing. The bill is being prepared for publication. It received its first reading on 10 February 2020. The second reading has been further postponed to a date to be announced. To follow progress of the bill, click here.

NEW HOUSING CASES

Plymouth Community Homes Ltd v Christopher Palmer (unreported)

 Emotional assistance dog and disability discrimination

Christopher Palmer is a 64-year-old man who lived with his parents in the family home until he was 56 years old. He has significant mental health issues with a diagnosis of chronic anxiety with signs of post-traumatic stress and recurrent depression.

On 30 January 2012 he entered into an assured tenancy of a one bedroomed flat on the 13th floor of a tower block. His landlord is Plymouth Community Homes (PCH).

His mental health deteriorated, and he struggled to cope or go outside. Somebody suggested that he get a dog to help with his mental health. He obtained Tammy, a Jack Russell /Beagle cross at the end of 2018.

Having a dog was in breach of his tenancy agreement. In February 2019 PCH wrote requesting that he re-home Tammy or move to accommodation with a garden. Mr Palmer was adamant that he needed to stay in the block where he has a network of friends and support. PCH served him with a notice of seeking possession and subsequently issued injunction proceedings seeking an order for him to remove his dog. Mr Palmer defended the proceedings and counterclaimed for discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

The case was heard by His Honour Judge Mitchell, sitting with an Equality Act assessor, at Plymouth County Court on 25th and 26th February 2021.

The judge first considered an argument concerning the correct construction of the tenancy agreement and whether or not Mr Palmer was in breach of its terms. He found that Mr Palmer was in breach.

The judge next considered whether PCH had discriminated against Mr Palmer in bringing the injunction proceedings, contrary to sections 15 and 35 of the Equality Act 2010. He noted that Mr Palmer is a vulnerable person who does not cope well with stress and anxiety and is easily overwhelmed, and observed that when he gave evidence with Tammy present, she was very much an assistance. It was a two- way operation, she was a distraction and kept him calm and helped with his emotions.

He found that the issuing of proceedings for an injunction was plainly unfavourable treatment and that PCH’s actions arose from Mr Palmer’s disability. He keeps Tammy because of his mental health. Although she is not specifically trained, Mr Palmer did not feel safe going out without Tammy and his symptoms are much better with her. If he did not have a dog he would hardly go out. He gave evidence that she helps with his panic attacks and depression and this was largely supported by his GP. His case was supported by several strongly worded letters from his GP. The judge found that there was no doubt there had been prima facie discrimination by reason of disability.

The judge went on to consider whether PCH could show that their actions were a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. In this case the legitimate aim concerned three areas: the impact on other tenants, fire safety/evacuation and the impact on the fabric of the flat. He found that on the evidence before the court they were not.

The judge finally considered whether PCH had acted unlawfully on public law grounds. He did not deal with this in detail but stated that in broad terms PCH had two problems. It had not applied its own pets policy and had instead adopted a blanket ‘no dogs in tower blocks’ policy.

The judge made a declaration that Mr Palmer had a disability under the Equality Act. The prohibition on him having Tammy was discriminatory and PCH had not been able to show that this was proportionate.

Mr Palmer was awarded damages of £2,500. The judge considered that PCH had not acted maliciously and acted in good faith, although misguidedly.

[The case was dealt with by Ann Holdsworth and Cathy Morley of Shelter Legal Services and Russell James of Magdalen Chambers.]

HOUSING LAW CONSULTATIONS

Right to Regenerate: reform of the Right to Contest
This consultation is to help to shape a reform of the Right to Contest, in order to encourage the right to be utilised more effectively and more widely to stimulate regeneration and the more productive use of land. Strand 2 of the Community Right to Contest allows members of the public to request that the government directs the disposal of unused or underused land, including vacant homes and garages, owned by public bodies. This right is little-known and little-used, with only one direction to dispose issued since 2014.

The aim of this consultation, which will close on 13 March 2021, is to strengthen the right and make it simpler to use as the new ‘Right to Regenerate’. This will provide a quicker and easier route for individuals, businesses and organisations to identify, purchase and redevelop underused or empty land in their area. In turn, the strengthened right will support greater regeneration of brownfield land, boost housing supply and empower people to turn blights and empty spaces in their areas into more beautiful developments. For the consultation document, click here.

Safer buildings in Wales
The Welsh Government is consulting on proposals for comprehensive reform of legislation that contributes to building safety in Wales. It focuses on legislative change across the lifecycle of buildings as well as setting out aspirations for culture change in the way buildings are designed, constructed and managed. The consultation ends on 12 April 2021. For the consultation documents, click here.

HOUSING LAW ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

Interim accommodation and local connections Nick Grundy QC and Victoria Osler Local Government Lawyer 2 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Allocation schemes and "preferences" Tessa Buchanan Local Government Lawyer 2 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Providing information about anti-social behaviour Melanie Dirom Local Government Lawyer 2 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Homelessness and Allocations – what now post Brexit? Peggy Etiebet Local Government Lawyer 2 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Update on the Building Safety Bill Nikolai Shepherd and Katie Saunders Trowers and Hamlins 2 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

The pitfalls of relying on s21 during the pandemic Jane Talbot Local Government Lawyer 2 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Budget means tax rises ahead – and little new for first-time buyers Hilary Osborne Guardian 3 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Social housing: Disrepair masterclass (webinar) Jonathan Hulley, Clive Adams, Ian Rattenbury, Will May and Elena Singleton Local Government Lawyer 3 March 2021 – to view the webinar, click here

Pressing pause on bankruptcy and possession action under the new Debt Respite (Breathing Space) Scheme Richard Hanstock and Vicki Hanstock Local Government Lawyer 3 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Sunak’s budget was great for estate agents, but it did nothing for generation rent Polly Toynbee Guardian 4 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Some short-term wins, but Budget fails to address root causes or offer meaningful route to ending homelessness Jennie Corbett Homeless Link 5 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Shared Ownership and ‘qualifying tenants’ Giles Peaker Nearly Legal 6 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Rent Repayment Order miscellany Giles Peaker Nearly Legal 6 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Leasehold miscellany Giles Peaker Nearly Legal 6 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Ending women’s homelessness: the next chapter Michaela Campbell Homeless Link 8 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Why social housing is a feminist issue Bronya SmolenShelter Blog 8 March 2021 – to read the article, click here

Housing: recent developments (March 21) Sam Madge-Wyld and Jan Luba QC Legal Action February 2021 – to read the article (subscription required), click here

HOUSING LAW DIARY

13 March 2021                                 
Closing date for submissions to the consultation on Right to Regenerate: reform of the Right to Contest (see Housing Law Consultations)

15 March 2021                                 
Loans for Mortgage Interest (Amendment) Regulations 2021 come into force (see Housing Law News and Policy Issues)

17 March 2021                                   
Consideration of Commons amendments to the Fire Safety Bill will take place in the Lords (see Housing Laws in the Pipeline)

19 March 2021                                 
Postponed second reading of the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill (see Housing Laws in the Pipeline)

23 March 2021                                 
End for the four-week period during which, the Counsel General or the Attorney General may refer the question whether the Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill would be within the Assembly’s legislative competence to the Supreme Court for decision Bill (see Housing Laws in the Pipeline)

1 April 2021                                   
Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 come into force

1 April 2021                                   
Housing (Shared Ownership Leases) (Exclusion from Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and Rent Act 1977) (England) Regulations 2021 come into force (see Housing Law News and Policy Issues)

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RECRUITMENT

Featured Job of the Week

Rough Sleeper and Pathways Coordinator:
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Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Fixed term until 31st March 2023

Salary: £30,451 – 33,782 per annum (Band 7 Spinal Column points 26-30)

Are you happy to challenge why and how things are done?

Can you see solutions when others see problems?

Are you passionate about making a difference and improving people’s lives?

Do you understand why people become street homeless?

If so, the exciting role of Rough Sleeper and Pathways Coordinator is for you.

This role will manage a small team (employed by the Council or by our partners). The role holder will be responsible for developing and shaping services for rough sleepers, supporting them to make effective and timely transitions to settled accommodation.

Closing date: 17th March 2021

Interview dates: W/C 22nd March 2021

If you require any further information about this position please contact Tanya Rayner, Housing Options Service Manager on 01493 846268 or for a job description and person specification, click here.

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