Councils Warn Homelessness Reduction Act Hampered By Welfare Restrictions

Nearly all councils now think the level of housing benefit young people are entitled to isn’t enough to rent in the private sector, according to a new survey by Centrepoint. The charity fears that without reform, welfare restrictions will continue to drive young people into homelessness. This is despite the government’s flagship Homelessness Reduction Act which requires local authorities to provide more tailored support and advice to anyone who is threatened with homelessness. Centrepoint surveyed 119 English councils to examine the challenges they face in delivering their housing duties. Read more on 24housing.

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