How Croydon is tackling rough sleeping
Over one quarter (27%) of all people sleeping rough in the UK are in London. Pic: Nick Fewings.
Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon councils have received government grants of over £1m to tackle rough sleeping, Croydon receiving the highest sum of £1.76m.
This funding is part of a £ 203million investment from the government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative, which provides accommodation and health support for rough sleepers.
According to a statement, the funding will be allocated to councils across England and will support projects such as shelters, specialist mental health or addiction services, and targeted support to help rough sleepers off the streets for good.