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Families in Temporary Accommodation

Monday 20 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Local authorities are required by law to notify receiving authorities when placing a family in out-of-area temporary accommodation.
  • The homelessness code of guidance emphasizes the importance of notification to avoid disruption in schooling or employment.
  • Efforts are being made to ensure compliance with the requirement to notify receiving local authorities.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Siobhain McDonagh Lab Mitcham and Morden
Housing Local Government
Context

Discusses the movement of homeless families to temporary accommodation outside their local authority area.

Question

Asks about steps taken by the Department to ensure recipient local authorities are informed when a family is moved from another local authority to temporary accommodation in their area. Mentions the distance traveled and non-compliance by councils.

Answer from Luke Hall (Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Responds that local authorities are required by law to notify receiving authorities when placing a family in out-of-area temporary accommodation. Mentions the homelessness code of guidance and the importance of notifying to avoid disruption in schooling or employment. Notes efforts to hold local authorities accountable through the homelessness and advice support team and collaborative work with Local Government Association.

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