Housing Act and Homelessness-Equalities Housing Policy Division Welsh Government

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Presentation transcript:

Housing Act and Homelessness-Equalities Housing Policy Division Welsh Government

Overview: A new framework for preventing and relieving homelessness Vision:  Help for everyone at risk  Early intervention  Making best use of all resources  Working with each person to find the best solution  Partnership working across boundaries

HOUSING (WALES) ACT 2014 Ten Year Homelessness Plan 2009 Review of homelessness legislation White Paper May 2013 Housing Bill published November 2013 Act passed September 2014 Comes into force 27 th April 2015

Main Changes in the law: New duty to help prevent homelessness New duty to help people secure a home Intentional homelessness a power not a duty Discharge of duties into private rented sector Stronger duty to co-operate for housing associations

Supporting Implementation:  Code of Guidance  Transitional Funding for Local Authorities  Review of Homelessness Grant programme  Training programme and partnership events  Research  New data collection-consultation March 2015  Communications

Implications for Equalities: A new framework for helping everyone at risk Priority need remains but less important Help for vulnerable people not in priority need Need to promote awareness of legislation Monitoring impact in a complex environment

Thank you – any questions? Geoff Marlow Housing Policy Division Welsh Government