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.
Published:
11:12 AM April 10, 2021
Updated:
1:01 PM April 10, 2021
The scheme is being delivered by St Martins Housing Trust. Pictured is chief executive Dr Jan Sheldon. Picture: St Martins
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Dozens of people have helped to find a safety haven after a much-delayed hub for the homeless was finally opened in Norwich city centre.
It has been more than 18 months since the green light was given for St Martins Housing Trust to open The Old Reading Rooms - a first port-of-call for people looking to access the charity s support.
The proposals were met with fierce opposition from neighbours, who feared it would cause an increase in anti-social behaviour in the area, and a legal challenge was mounted against its approval.