Title page 1

Contents 2

Chapter 1. Introduction 3

Chapter 2. Homelessness Strategies 5

A) Conducting a Robust Evidence-Based Review 7

B) Developing the Strategy in Partnership 8

C) Defining the Strategy's Contents and Priorities 9

A) Prevention 9

B) Accommodation 10

C) Support 11

Chapter 3. Action Plans 13

A. Targets 16

B. Local Governance Structures 18

C. How Partnerships Work Across the Local Area 19

D. Reference to Specific Plans 20

i. B&B Elimination and B&B Elimination Plans 20

ii. Halving Long-Term Rough Sleeping and Long-Term Rough Sleeping Partnership Plans 20

E. Policy for ensuring the suitability of temporary accommodation following an assessment, including procuring sufficient units of temporary... 22

Chapter 4. Mayoral Strategic Authority Action Plans 24

Chapter 5. How MHCLG will Engage with Authorities on Performance 25

Annex A. Guidance on factors to be considered under each of the Local Outcomes Framework metrics when setting targets 26

Annex B. Target Baselines, Trajectories and Final Target Dates 31

Annex C. Guidance on local partnership work to reduce homelessness for particular cohorts, including people leaving public institutions 33

Annex D. Vulnerable Groups, Stakeholders, Strategies and Policies to consider in the development of a local Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 36

Annex E. Template Format B&B Elimination Plan 38

Figure 1. Statutory Requirements, Grant Conditions and Best Practice 4

Figure 2. Strategies vs Action Plans 12

Figure 3. Local Outcomes Framework Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Metrics 16