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Homelessness Update

05 December 2022

Proposing MP
Surrey Heath
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

At a Glance

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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