London Council Now Has No Families with Children in B&Bs

Hammersmith & Fulham council has bucked a London trend by having no local families with children in emergency housing in bed & breakfasts – for the first time in more than four years. The news is a major result for the council, which has regularly been forced to turn to expensive B&B landlords to help house local families in need. The council has worked hard to find alternative housing for families with children and have been successful in helping many families move directly into temporary accommodation. While far from ideal, it provides a better environment for families than B&Bs and is much less expensive. Read more on 24dash.