House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Rough Sleeping Update
05 September 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Greg Clark Con Tunbridge Wells
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Greg Clark announces a new strategy to end rough sleeping in England with a three-year commitment of 2 billion.
- The strategy includes funding for various programmes and extending support initiatives.
- Prevention measures will be embedded, and consultations on replacement legislation for the Vagrancy Act will be held.
Issue summary
Greg Clark announces a new strategy to end rough sleeping in England by defining clear goals and committing £2 billion over three years.
Action requested
The strategy includes funding for various programmes, extending support initiatives, embedding prevention measures, and consulting on replacement legislation for the Vagrancy Act. It aims to prevent rough sleeping, ensure rare occurrences are brief and non-recurrent, and involves local authorities in tailored support efforts.
Key facts
- £2 billion of funding over three years to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
- Rough sleeping levels at an 8-year low in England.
- £500 million for the Rough Sleeping Initiative extended until 2025.
- £13.9 million investment on top of £28 million already invested for Housing First pilots.
- £32 million to expand housing first more widely.
- £200 million new funding for the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme to deliver up to 2400 homes.
- Commitment to repeal the Vagrancy Act in full.