Number of rough sleepers in England falls to eight-year low

Number of rough sleepers in England falls to eight-year low

The number of people sleeping rough in England has fallen for a fourth year in a row, new figures suggest. A nine per cent reduction over the past 12 months has taken... Read more »
Council leader accuses Government of ‘dumping’ rough sleepers in Ilford

Council leader accuses Government of ‘dumping’ rough sleepers in Ilford

Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal has accused the government of “dumping” rough sleepers from across London in Ilford’s hotels during the pandemic. His comments came as a man in his 30s was... Read more »
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UK’s largest purpose-built village for rough sleepers planned in Manchester | Homelessness

Plans are under way to build the UK’s largest village for rough sleepers in one of Manchester’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Embassy Village will provide homes for 40 men in purpose-built pods underneath... Read more »
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Cost of housing Redbridge rough sleepers ‘piling up’

Redbridge Council hopes to proceed its “incredible” help for rough sleepers even after the pandemic ends however faces mounting prices. Figures revealed by the Government recommend there have been round 24 rough... Read more »
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Lewisham Council buys old pub to house rough sleepers – South London News

By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A former pub in Lewisham is set to house rough sleepers in Lewisham from next week.   Lewisham Council successfully made a bid for funding to the Greater London Authority (GLA) through the Rough... Read more »