Homelessness Strategy

Promoting Positive Prevention - Salford's homelessness strategy 2008-2013

I am very pleased to introduce Salford’s homelessness strategy 2008-2013 with its action plan which has been developed in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders in the city.

The first homelessness strategy published and produced in 2003 ‘Helping people find and keep their home IN Salford’ has enabled huge progress to be made in the way that we are tackling the problem of homelessness in the city. The number of people who have had to be rehoused as homeless has fallen by over 17% since 2003, which is a significant achievement brought about by placing stronger emphasis on homelessness prevention and housing options and enabling people to meet their changing housing needs in a planned way.

The council is committed to sustaining the improvements already made and to meeting the government’s target of reducing the number of homeless households living in temporary accommodation by 50% by 2010. This strategy sets out the framework for tackling homelessness and its causes in Salford, incorporating our plans for achieving the challenging national agenda on homelessness prevention.

Tackling homelessness and its causes remains a key challenge. Success in addressing issues will make a real difference to people’s lives in Salford and will ensure that services for the homeless and vulnerable are improved in line with the One Council vision and to the city’s mission 'to create the best possible quality of life for people in Salford'. This strategy will require positive action, partnership working, and innovative solutions, and I believe that it will make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in Salford.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the progress already made, and I look forward to addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Cllr Peter Connor, Lead Member for Housing, Salford City Council

This page was last updated on 22 December 2009