Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is asking residents, customers, partners and local organisations for their views on a draft strategy to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough.

The council is consulting on its draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and wants feedback on whether the six priorities are the right ones, and whether any changes should be made before finalisation.

How to take part

The consultation closes at 4pm on Friday 30 October. People can respond online or request a paper copy by calling the council on 01455 238141.

What the strategy covers

The draft strategy has been shaped by work with partners over recent months, including feedback gathered at an event last week. It will guide how the council and its partners prevent and respond to homelessness, meet their legal duties, work towards ending rough sleeping and improve support for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.

The strategy covers different forms of homelessness, including those staying with friends or family, living in insecure housing, using temporary accommodation or sleeping rough.

The council is especially keen to hear from residents, customers, partners and local organisations, including people who have used housing or homelessness services, voluntary and community organisations, landlords and housing providers.

Investment in local accommodation

The council is continuing work to increase and improve temporary accommodation locally, with £5 million committed to date to help reduce reliance on unsuitable accommodation and keep more people connected to local services, support networks and their community.

Councillor Michael Mullaney, Executive Member for Housing, said: "Homelessness can affect people for many different reasons, and preventing it is not something councils can do alone. This consultation is an important opportunity for people to help shape the final strategy. We want to know whether residents, customers, partners and local organisations think the priorities are right, and what else they think should be included."