Decision details

This report will highlight the findings of a member task group which has carried out an in depth review into youth housing provision in Medway.

142/2003 The Cabinet approved the recommendations at 8.1 (a) (i) - (v) in report, subject to the amendment of (a) (i) to read:
a) officers investigate potential sources of funding for a 'young persons housing officer' post. This post is to act as the central point of contact for young people's issues for both clients and council partners. (recommendation 6)
143/2003 The Cabinet supported the officer actions and the findings of the review, as set out at 8 (b) and 8 (c) of the report.
144/2003 The Cabinet agreed that a report be submitted to overview and scrutiny on progress in implementing findings and recommendations in six months time.

The Cabinet acknowledged the in-depth review undertaken by the Youth and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee into housing provision for vulnerable young people and the importance of taking these forward within the context of the Somewhere to Live Best Value Review.