Published: Wednesday, 8th May 2024
People in West Norfolk are being asked to share their views and help to shape a plan to end homelessness in the borough.
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, working with partners, is developing the area’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for the next five years.
To inform the strategy, which will set out a vision for West Norfolk around homelessness as well as a deliverable plan of action, the council is running a survey to capture thoughts from the public.
The survey, which is open until 31st May, invites people to put forward suggestions for actions to prevent homelessness, as well as ideas for the support that could be offered to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Respondents to the survey can also share thoughts on sustainable and suitable accommodation, and the long-term assistance that could help people who have experienced homelessness to move forward.
The borough council is particularly keen to hear from people who have experienced, or are experiencing, homelessness, ensuring that their views and perspectives are reflected in the development of the strategy.
In addition to the survey, the borough council is hosting a workshop for attendees with lived experience of homelessness, taking place at North Lynn Discovery Centre from 6pm – 8pm on Tuesday 4th June.
Councillor Jo Rust, Cabinet Member for People and Communities, said: “We are committed to ending homelessness in West Norfolk.
“We have already taken a number of steps to support people who are experiencing homelessness, and we work closely with partners across our area to make a difference.
“We want to build on our activities to date, and develop a new five-year plan that will help us to deliver the ambition of ending homelessness in West Norfolk.
“Now, we need the public’s help to shape this plan, and we would especially value hearing from people with lived experience of homelessness.
“We would encourage people to share their views, and play a role in shaping our homelessness strategy for the coming years.”
Anyone wishing to have their say in the survey can do so here
Paper copies are also available on request, contact HousingOptions@West-Norfolk.gov.uk
People who have lived experience of homelessness and would like to attend the workshop at North Lynn Discovery Centre on Tuesday 4th June can also book their place by emailing HousingOptions@West-Norfolk.gov.uk. A £5 Amazon voucher will be given to every attendee.
The new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for West Norfolk will be published in the autumn.