ALMO Takes Over Council's Homelessness Services

North London ALMO Barnet Homes has taken on responsibility for additional housing services from Barnet Council.  The transfer is one of only two instances in London where housing needs and resources services are being passed from a council to an ALMO.  The ALMO - which manages 15,000 homes on behalf of the council - will now be responsible for advising customers on housing issues, preventing homelessness wherever possible, and assessing whether those who have (or are about to) become homeless are eligible for housing in the private or social housing sector.  It will also become responsible for maintaining the supply of these properties and for managing temporary accommodation.  Read more on the Barnet Homes website.