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Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures 2024/25 Funding
20 January 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's announcement of additional funding for local authorities to support people sleeping rough during winter.
Action Requested
The minister has increased the Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding from £10 million to £30 million and allocated an additional £20 million to 250 local authorities with significant rough sleeping pressures. Council leaders are requested to use this funding to safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk of rough sleeping and enhance support for specific vulnerable groups.
Key Facts
- The government announced a further £20 million in Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding on top of the initial £10 million.
- The additional funding is allocated to 250 local authorities with significant pressures and all London boroughs.
- The funds will support vulnerable groups such as veterans, care leavers, and victims of domestic abuse who are sleeping rough.
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