Five-fold increase in councils’ B&B spend
New analysis by the LGA has revealed that councils are being forced to spend more than five times as much on housing people who are homeless in bed and breakfast accommodation as they were a decade ago.
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Six-point plan to prevent homelessness
The LGA has set out a six-point plan to protect vulnerable households who could face the prospect of losing their homes, following the lifting of the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions at the end of May.
‘Lessons to be learned’ on rough sleeping
The number of rough sleepers accommodated during the ‘Everyone in’ initiative over several months “far exceeds” the number recorded in the Government’s annual national snapshot of the rough sleeper population, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Rough sleeping commission launched
A new independent commission chaired by LGA President Lord Bob Kerslake has been launched to examine and learn the lessons from the emergency response to rough sleeping during the pandemic.
Funding boost for homelessness
Extra funding has been announced by the Chancellor in the Spending Review to help councils support people at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping during COVID-19.
Forget what you think you know
The LGA’s new podcasts shine a light on the work of councils as they tackle societal issues such as housing supply and homelessness.
£203m for rough sleeping as ban on evictions eased
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a further £203 million for councils to help get rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation.
Homelessness ‘will soar without support services’
A new report by the Salvation Army is calling on the Government to fund homelessness support services properly in this autumn’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
What next for rough sleepers?
The time is ripe to make a once-in-a-lifetime change and end homelessness for good.
‘Plan needed to keep homeless off streets’
The Government needs to bring together a comprehensive national strategy to prevent rough sleepers and homeless people returning to the streets after the pandemic, according to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee.