Summary
Councils in London will receive £36.5 million to address homelessness this winter. The funds will focus on preventing rough sleeping and supporting families in temporary housing. The money is part of a larger £84 million package for councils across England.
Key Facts
- London councils will get £36.5 million to tackle homelessness.
- One in 50 Londoners is currently homeless.
- £28.4 million will go towards preventing people from sleeping on the streets.
- £7.1 million is allocated to assist families with children living in temporary shelters.
- £960,000 will be used for drug and alcohol treatment for those at risk of homelessness.
- London receives the largest share of an £84 million fund given to councils in England.
- The funding aims to build on existing schemes, like the £950 million for temporary housing.
- A recent report showed record high deaths among homeless people in the UK for 2024.
