6.4. This role is made possible by funding from Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant and allows the officer to develop an in-depth understanding of the individual, which allows them to develop tailored solutions that address an individual's complex needs, and promote self-sufficiency and long-term housing stability.

6.5. Since its inception, this role has already delivered positive outcomes for some of our most vulnerable and entrenched clients. Managing a smaller, though more complex, caseload has enabled the officer to build strong rapport and trust with individuals. Subject to continued funding, we would wish to maintain this role.

7.1. As the only city in Norfolk, Norwich attracts people from across the region, the country, and further afield some of whom, unfortunately, sleeping rough. This inward migration places additional pressure on both rough sleeper numbers and the availability of bed spaces within the city's supported housing network.

7.2. Through this strategy, we will continue to work closely with neighbouring councils and partners to develop joint responses to what is often a sub-regional challenge but is most visible on the streets of Norwich.

7.3. A central ambition is to build a clearer understanding of where rough sleepers are arriving from, enabling us to strengthen our reconnection approach while continuing to meet our responsibilities under the Homelessness Reduction Act.