Local authorities questioned on homelessness
14 April 2016
The Communities and Local Government Committee hears from representatives of four local authorities from across the country. This session focuses on how councils work to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping, and reviews the effectiveness of this work.
Witnesses
Monday 18 April 2016, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
At 4.00pm
- Councillor Daniel Astaire, Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration, Business and Economic Development, Westminster City Council
- Nick Hooper, Service Director for Housing Solutions, Bristol City Council
- Jim Crawshaw, Integrated Service Head, Homeless and Pre-Tenancy Services, Birmingham City Council
- Hazel Summers, Strategic Director, Adult Social Services, Manchester City Council
Purpose of the inquiry
The Communities and Local Government Committee is holding an inquiry into homelessness. The inquiry focuses on the causes of homelessness and the effectiveness of work undertaken to address it.
Further information
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