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Homelessness Update

25 September 2020

Proposing MP
Kelly Tolhurst Con
Rochester and Strood
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The minister is updating Parliament on the review of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and its impact since its implementation in April 2018.

Action Requested

The government has published the review report today, which will be deposited in the Library of the House and published online. The Government remains committed to fully enforcing the Act and working with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.

Key Facts

  • Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 came into force in April 2018.
  • A review of the Act was delayed due to COVID-19 but is now being published.
  • Since the Act's introduction, 365,000 single households have been assessed as owed help.
  • The review found that more people are receiving support than ever before, especially those with a history of rough sleeping.
  • In 2020/21, £63 million was provided through the Homelessness Reduction Grant for local authorities to implement the Act.
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