1.1. Norwich City Council's 'We are Norwich' Community-Led Plan was formally adopted in 2024. The consultation process as part of this plan involved over 900 individuals and organisations. The feedback gained from this thorough consultation process helped us determine five priorities:
An open and modern council
A prosperous Norwich
A fairer Norwich
A climate responsive Norwich
A future-proof Norwich
1.2. Our goal of being an open and modern council is the foundation that supports the other key themes in this document, helping us transform into a fair, thriving city full of ambition.
1.3. The priority of 'a fairer Norwich' within the Plan has the greatest influence on the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, although elements of the other priorities also contribute. Key themes emerging from this area that are linked to homelessness and housing include:
Concerns about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis