Issue details

The Council has been successful in a recent bid submission to the MHCLG for £168,000 funding to increase access to new private rented sector tenancies for ex-offenders who are, or are risk of becoming homeless with the aim of reducing rough sleeping and reoffending.

The funding will enable the recruitment of a Private Rented Sector Liaison officer to pro-actively seek accommodation with the private rented sector for this often excluded client group. In addition, two Tenancy Sustainment Officers will be recruited to provide intensive support to enable individuals to stabilise and settle within accommodation. The funding will also allow for a tenancy support financial package to be made available in order to offer personalised interventions for individuals such as rent in advance, furniture packs etc.