**New** Northern Homelessness Network – NHC Members only

The aim of this network is to provide NHC members with the opportunity to come together to share learning and experience around the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRACT).

The provisional agenda for the next meeting includes:

1.30pm                 Welcome & Introductions

1.40pm                 Policy Update & Context Setting – Mike Wright, Strategic Homelessness Lead, Greater                                            Manchester Combined Authority

1.55pm                 HCLICK and Duty to Refer – David Rumney, Senior Active Inclusion Officer, Newcastle City                                    Council

2.20pm                 Housing Provider Perspective – TBC

2.45pm                 Rent in Advance Discussion and Practice -ALL

3.00pm                 General Discussion and good practice sharing

3.25pm                 Themes for next meeting (November)

3.30pm                 Close

Places are limited, to book your place please contact satty.rai@northern-consortium.org.uk