A watchdog has warned councils are not doing enough to prevent homelessness and are failing to provide interim accommodation for those in priority need. The Local Government Ombudsman's report said authorities face criticism for maladministration unless they meet their responsibilities to homeless people. The ombudsman investigated complaints about how councils in England deal with people with housing problems. The ombudsman said: ‘I am concerned that more people could now suffer injustice because of the combined impact of a tough economic climate and the serious budget pressures on councils. ‘It’s really important that councils are alert to this very significant risk. We want to help them understand the dangers and take action to avoid mistakes.’ Download the report from the LGO website.
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