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Rough sleeping update
17 September 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's funding allocation under the 'Everyone In' initiative to prevent rough sleepers from returning to the streets.
Action Requested
The minister has announced that 274 councils in England will receive £91.5 million for short-term accommodation and support, with plans to allocate the remaining £13.5 million as needed. Additionally, allocations for longer-term move-on accommodation are being assessed, with details on successful bids to be released later.
Key Facts
- The Next Steps Accommodation Programme was launched in July under 'Everyone In' initiative.
- Short-term funding of £91.5 million will support 274 councils across England.
- Longer-term funding aims for 3,300 units at £161 million this year.
- Total programme investment is £433 million to provide 6,000 homes for rough sleepers over the Parliament period.
- Earlier Rough Sleeping Initiative provided £112 million to councils.
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