This report reviews the nature and extent of homelessness in West Dorset District Council (WDDC). In particular it focuses on:
• exploring current levels of homelessness;
• identifying the causes of homelessness within the local authority area;
• gauging current service provision for homeless people/households;
• identifying gaps in the provision of current services.
In an attempt to reflect the local authority’s desire to develop a more proactive and preventative approach in addressing housing need, this report identifies a number of strategies that it may wish to adopt to ensure that
this particular aspect of housing need is tackled effectively
