Contents

1.  Introduction

• 1a.  Purpose and Scope of the Strategy
• 1b.  Legislative and Policy Context
  
  
  • National Context
    • Housing (Wales) Act 2014
    • Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
    • Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
    • Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (Wales) Regulations 2014
    • Welsh Government's Code of Guidance for Local Authorities on the Allocation of Accomodation and Homelessness, 2016
    • National Pathway for Homelessness Services to Children, Young People and Adults in the Secure Estate
    • Preventing Homelessness and Promoting Independence: A Positive Pathway to Adulthood
    • The Homelessness (Suitability of Accomodation) (Wales) Order 2015
    • Ending Homelessness: a high level Action Plan 2021 to 2026
    • The Mental Health Act 2014
    • Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
    • Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
    • The Equality Act 2010
    • Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, and the Welsh Language Standards regulations
    • The Human Rights Act 1998
    • Housing Support Grant Guidance
      
      
  • Local & Regional Context
    • Conwy's Corporate Plan
    • Conwy's Local Housing Strategy
    • Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group
    • North Wales Regional Homelessness Group
    • Public Service Boards
    • North Wales Vulnerability and Exploitation Board
    • North Wales Area Planning Board for Substance Misuse
      
      
• 1c.  Vision and Principles
  • Vision
  • Key Principles
    
    

2.  Needs Assessment

• 2a.  Needs Assessment Process
• 2b.  Key Findings
• 2c.  Conclusion

3.  Strategic Priorities

• Priority 1:  To move towards a Rapid Rehousing approach in the delivery of homeless prevention services
• Priority 2:  To end Youth Homelessness
• Priority 3:  To increase the availability of services for those who have offending behaviour to regain their place in the community
• Priority 4:  To expand the provision of support services to meet the increase in demand for those who are presenting with complex needs
• Priority 5:  To provide additional services for people fleeing domestic abuse
  
  

4.  Stakeholder Engagement

• 4a.  Stakeholders engaged with
• 4b.  Stakeholder feedback
  • Providers
  • Emerging Trends / Complexity of Referrals
  • Rapid Rehousing
  • Other feedback
  • Service Users
    
    

5.  Impact Assessments

• 5a.  Impact Assessment Process
• 5b.  Key findings

6.  Implementing, Monitoring and Reviewing the Strategy

• 6a.  Working with Partners
• 6b.  Funding Sources
• 6c.  Monitoring, Reviewing and Evaluation Arrangements

Annexe A - Action Plan

• Annexe A:  Priority 1:  Moving towards a Rapid Rehousing approach including early intervention and targeted prevention
  • 1.1  Increase the supply of affordable housing
  • 1.2  Transform the quality and use of temporary accommodation
  • 1.3  Ensure support is available to those in need
  • 1.4  Strengthen partnership working arrangements with key services to ensure homelessness prevention is prioritised across all services
• Annexe A:  Priority 2:  To end Youth Homelessness
• Annexe A:  Priority 3:  To increase the availability of services for those who have offending behaviour to regain their place in the community
• Annexe A:  Priority 4:  To expand the provision of support services to meet increase in demand for those who are presenting with complex needs
• Annexe A:  Priority 5:  To provide additional services for people fleeing domestic abuse

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