Philip Clifford
summarised research commissioned during the last
political cycle into the distinct cost pressures faced by urban
local authorities and sought direction from the Board on the next
steps.
Members made the following comments:
- Homelessness and the pandemic is a
growing concern, especially as landlords are now allowed to order
evictions.
- There needs to be more quantifiable
data in the report, evidence-based research that members can use to
lobby.
- Now would be a good time to cover
the cost element, given how members have all done work in this area
and have measurables in terms of cost and numbers.
Officers responded:
- There are data limitations around
the extent to which costs can be quantified at a national
level.
- Officers will work to ensure this
evidence is presented to Government as soon as possible.
Decision
Members noted the report.