House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Rough sleeping update
17 September 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Robert Jenrick Reform Newark
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government announces 91.5 million funding for 274 councils in England under the 'Everyone In' initiative.
- Remaining 13.5 million to be allocated as needed for short-term accommodation and support.
- Allocations for longer-term move-on accommodation are under assessment.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's funding allocation under the 'Everyone In' initiative to prevent rough sleepers from returning to the streets.
Action requested
The minister has announced that 274 councils in England will receive £91.5 million for short-term accommodation and support, with plans to allocate the remaining £13.5 million as needed. Additionally, allocations for longer-term move-on accommodation are being assessed, with details on successful bids to be released later.
Key facts
- The Next Steps Accommodation Programme was launched in July under 'Everyone In' initiative.
- Short-term funding of £91.5 million will support 274 councils across England.
- Longer-term funding aims for 3,300 units at £161 million this year.
- Total programme investment is £433 million to provide 6,000 homes for rough sleepers over the Parliament period.
- Earlier Rough Sleeping Initiative provided £112 million to councils.