On 17 June 2011 in Brussels, the Committee of the Regions (together with FEANTSA and HABITACT) will host the 6th European seminar on local homeless strategies on the theme of "Governance of homeless service provision at local level: One-size-fits-all or diversity of models across Europe?".The EU is increasingly intervening (directly or indirectly) in the area of social services, including homeless services, namely through the adoption of EU legislation on public procurement of services, on State aid rules, and on the establishment of a European market of services. Moreover, these services are facing mounting pressure as a result of budgetary and austerity measures, leading to funding cuts in many parts of Europe. There is increasing interest therefore in new ways of working and new forms of governance, as local organisations adapt to the new emerging economic, welfare and political context in their country. The objectives of the seminar are: to reflect on the different forms of organisation and provision of homeless services across the EU and the impact of European legislation on their work; to give examples of different models used to provide homeless services, with concrete/practical information for local organisations attending the seminar, looking at the advantages/disadvantages of each model, as well as the financing of these different service provision models.Registrations are now open, and there are up to 120 places which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Deadline for registrations: 20 May 2011.