Description of Measure
Number of statutory homeless households in TA.
Why is it being measured
Living in temporary accommodation can be an unsettling and stessful experience for homeless households, and reducing the time spent in temporary accommodation and the number of households that need to use it, will help improve the outcomes for people using this service. Temporary Accommodation is also a significant cost for the council.
Description of Measure
Households where action from the council has enabled a household to stay in their home or to secure a new home.
Why is it being measured
Homelessness prevention is a key focus of the council’s Corporate Statement. Successful prevention helps to improve the outcomes for homeless households and reduce the cost of emergency and temporary accommodation for the council.
Description of Measure
Background data including all homes that have been empty for more than 6 months
Why is it being measured
This data provides contextual information for the council’s work to return empty homes to use. It also helps to inform the council’s Local Plan and it’s Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping strategy.
Description of Measure
Homes where Category 1 and/or 2 hazards have been resolved following council intervention.
Why is it being measured
Housing conditions directly impact on the quality of life and health outcomes of local residents. There is a strong link between poor housing conditions and health inequality. This is a specific outcome set out in the council’s Corporate Statement.
Description of Measure
Homes empty for more than 6 months, returned to use following council intervention
Why is it being measured
Empty homes impact on quality of the urban environment and are a wasted opportunity to increase the supply of homes for local people.