We are consulting on a draft of the Hillingdon Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026 -2030. Under the Homelessness Act 2002, it is a legal requirement for the Council to publish a new homelessness strategy every five years, after completing a review into homelessness and rough sleeping within the borough.
The Draft Hillingdon Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2030 sets out the priorities for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough over the next five years. The findings of the homelessness and rough sleeping review have been used to shape the strategy, which outlines the main challenges and causes of homelessness and rough sleeping and provides a strategic plan to address these issues in Hillingdon.
We are seeking your views on the Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and the priorities contained within it.
Our vision for homelessness and rough sleeping
Putting residents first: a compassionate, preventative and empowering approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, with access to appropriate accommodation and support.
We envision a borough where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Our commitment is to put residents first, ensuring that every individual facing or at risk of homelessness is treated with respect, dignity, and empathy.
We will prioritise prevention, intervening early to stop homelessness before it starts, and we will support people to help themselves, building resilience and independence through tailored support and opportunities. We recognise that appropriate accommodation and support are fundamental to achieving lasting solutions and enabling people to rebuild their lives.
Our strategic priorities
- Priority 1: early and sustained prevention of homelessness.
- Priority 2: resident focussed homelessness services.
- Priority 3: support access to safe, suitable and sustainable accommodation.
- Priority 4: target housing pathways for single homeless and rough sleepers and other groups.
- Priority 5: modern, data-led and cost-effective services.
The outcomes of the consultation will inform the final version of the Strategy and a summary of feedback will be published in the final report that goes to Cabinet in February 2026
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Have your say
Have your say by completing our online form by Sunday 15 February.
If you or anyone you know would like a paper copy of this form, email customerengagement@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277038.
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