With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 2, in page 1, line 16, at end insert—

'(4A) The authority shall maintain a list of those organisations which are its strategic partners, which it may modify from time to time.'.

No. 3, in clause 2, page 2, line 11, at end insert—

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(d) the availability of housing advice within the district.'.

No. 4, in page 2, line 19, at end insert—

'(d) providing for the welfare of animals under the control of homeless persons.'.

No. 5, in clause 3, page 2, line 29, after "authority", insert "and its strategic partners".

No. 8, in page 3, line 12, at end insert—

'(5A) In formulating a homelessness strategy the authority shall have regard to—

(a) the total and types of empty housing and vacant property within their district which should be based on regular audits of such property;

(b) targets for the re-use of such properties for residential purposes;

(c) "turn-around" times for the re-letting of empty property; and

(d) its own action plan to achieve the targets set out in paragraph (b) above, including action by any public authority, voluntary organisation or other body or person whose activities are capable of contributing to the achieving of these objectives.'.

No. 9, in page 3, line 12, at end insert—

'(5A) In formulating a homelessness strategy the authority shall make specific reference to—

(a) the extent and nature of empty housing and vacant property within their district across all sectors and tenures;

(b) targets for the re–use of such properties for residential purposes; and

(c) a strategy for action to achieve the targets set out in (b) above, including action by any public authority, voluntary organisation or other body or person whose activities are capable of contributing to the achieving of these objectives.'.