Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy summary
This summary provides an overview of our full Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
Purpose
- Prevent homelessness and end rough sleeping in Gateshead.
- Make sure everyone has a safe, affordable home where they can thrive.
Key principles
- Treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Listen to people with lived experience and involve them in decisions.
- Work together with other services to give joined-up support.
- Be clear, open, and consistent in everything we do.
Objectives
- Make homelessness rare. Act early to stop it before it happens.
- Give quick help when it does happen. Provide safe housing and support.
- End rough sleeping. No one should have to sleep on the streets.
- Stop repeat homelessness. Help people stay in their homes long-term.
Measuring success
- Fewer people becoming homeless.
- No one sleeping rough in Gateshead.
- More people keeping their homes after getting help.
- Regular checks and reports to make sure we're meeting these goals.
What this means for you
Clear advice about your tenancy and housing options.
Fair rents and help if you're struggling to pay.
Support to keep your home or find a new one.
Give feedback and help shape services.