A briefing from the homelessness charity, Crisis, said the bill aimed to “stop rogue operators from entering the market and ensure that action is taken against bad faith providers.
The Act will:
- Require local authorities in England to review supported housing in their areas and develop strategies.
- Provide for the creation of a national expert advisory panel to advise on matters related to supported housing
- Give the Secretary of State power to introduce national support standards
- Give local authorities power to create local licensing schemes for exempt accommodation, and
- Give the Secretary of State an option to introduce a new planning use-class for exempt accommodation.