Issue - meetings

Report by Director of Community Services

The Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 has been phased in gradually since 2003 and the latest Section due to come into force on 1 April 2009 is Section 11  - ‘Notice to local authorities of proceedings for possession and enforcement of standard securities’.  A report advising on how Argyll and Bute Council will take this forward was considered.

Decision

1.      To note that the Council’s homeless service are currently preparing procedures to deal with Section 11 referrals to the local authority; and

2.      To note that Argyll and Bute Council have agreed to be a pilot authority for the Scottish Government for the monitoring of Section 11 referrals.

(Reference: Report by Director of Community Services dated 18 March 2009, submitted)