Burnham launches ‘national drive’ to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a national campaign to help all rough sleepers in England find housing by Christmas. He pledged an extra £100 million to support this effort, focusing on providing homes and services like medical and addiction help.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham announced a new campaign to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas.
- He pledged £442 million to help end rough sleeping, with £340 million over three years for new homes and support.
- An additional £102 million will fund services including medical care and addiction support.
- This money will support building 1,200 homes and help 3,000 people over five years.
- Local leaders will decide how to use the funds as they know local needs best.
- The government will not force local authorities to house all rough sleepers but aims to offer help to anyone who wants it.
- Rough sleeping rose again after Covid-era housing schemes ended, with nearly 4,800 people sleeping rough in England as of autumn 2025.
- Burnham previously worked on reducing homelessness as mayor of Greater Manchester.
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