Decrease in Homelessness Continues

New national statistics show that despite the tough economic times, the number of those accepted as homeless is down by 72% since 2003. The figures show that 9,430 households were accepted as homeless by local authorities between October to December 2009 - a 22 per cent reduction compared to the same time last year. The number of households in temporary homes on 31st December 2009 has also fallen by 21 per cent since the same date last year - down to 53,370 - showing that local authorities have almost met the 2010 target of halving the number of households in temporary accommodation. Find more details on the CLG website.