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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Homelessness Update

05 December 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

Housing

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At a glance

Key points

  • The risk of homelessness is increasing among vulnerable households due to rising living costs.
  • An additional 50 million is provided to local authorities in England through the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2022/23.
  • Total funding for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for the year is now 366 million.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the risk of homelessness among vulnerable households due to rising costs of living.

Action requested

An additional £50 million is being provided to local authorities in England through a top-up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2022/23, aimed at preventing homelessness among vulnerable households. This brings total funding for the grant to £366 million for the year.

Key facts

  • Additional £50 million is being provided to local authorities in England through a top-up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant.
  • Total funding for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2022/23 is now £366 million.
  • This additional funding builds on £316 million already available.
  • The Government has committed £2 billion over three years to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
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