Thursday, 19 January 2017

Government Backs Homelessness Bill With £48 Million For Councils

Councils are to receive a further £48 million funding to help them deliver new and expanded services to prevent and reduce homelessness. This new funding will be available to councils in England to meet the costs of the Homelessness Reduction Private Members’ Bill, which if passed by Parliament, will mean anyone at risk of losing their home will get the help they need more quickly. Under the Bill, local authorities will be required to help all eligible people – whether they are single or a family - for 56 days before they are threatened with homelessness. Those who are already homeless will get support for a further 56 days to help them secure accommodation. Read more on the CLG website.

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