House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Rough Sleeping Initiative allocation of additional funding for 2020/21
28 January 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Robert Jenrick Reform Newark
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At a glance
Key points
- The Rough Sleeping Initiative receives up to 112 million in funding for 2020/21.
- Funding supports around 270 local authorities in England.
- The allocation includes a 26 million increase from the previous year.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the allocation of additional funding for a third year of the Rough Sleeping Initiative and Rapid Rehousing Pathway to combat rough sleeping in England.
Action requested
The minister is announcing up to £112 million in funding for around 270 local authorities, an increase of £26 million from last year's allocation. This funding aims to reduce rough sleeping by providing services such as Somewhere Safe to Stay hubs and Local Lettings Agencies.
Key facts
- Provisional allocations up to £112 million.
- Covers around 270 local authorities in England.
- Represents an uplift of £26 million on last year’s funding.
- Includes the Rough Sleeping Initiative and Rapid Rehousing Pathway.
- Demonstrated a 32% net reduction in rough sleepers compared to baseline estimates.
- Launched Somewhere Safe to Stay hubs, specialist Navigators, Local Lettings Agencies, and Supported Lettings initiatives.
- Full list of funded areas available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rough-sleeping-initiative-2020-to-2021-funding-allocations.