House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures 2024/25 Funding
20 January 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Rushanara Ali Lab Bethnal Green and Stepney
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At a glance
Key points
- The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced an increase in Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding from 10 million to 30 million.
- An additional 20 million has been allocated to 250 local authorities facing significant rough sleeping pressures.
- Council leaders are requested to use the funding to safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk of rough sleeping and enhance support for specific vulnerable groups.
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.