Decision details

Decision to be taken: South Holland District Council are looking to share two Senior Rough Sleeping Case Officer who will be formally shared with Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council until at least the 31 March 2028.
The decision being sought is under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972 for South Holland District Council to agree to this arrangement which will enable a combined role covering the Partnership areas.

The Rough Sleeping Case Officer role is proposed as a shared post across ELDC, BBC, and SHDC (SELCP) to maximise efficiency, reduce duplication, and provide a seamless, high-quality service to individuals at risk of or experiencing rough sleeping.
This shared arrangement enables the councils to benefit from a specialist, cross district resource without the full cost burden falling on a single authority.

Alternative Options considered and rejected: Recruitment of a Senior Officer for each council is not cost effective therefore rejected.