DLUHC sets aside £150m to construct 1,200 homes for the homeless.
DLUHC, has designated £150 million to construct around 1,200 homes for individuals who are currently experiencing rough sleeping.
Rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness will be supported into permanent, long-term housing owing to approximately £150 million in government assistance.
46 local councils, housing providers, and charities in England will construct or purchase 1,230 houses for the most vulnerable, with £148.4 million from the government's Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme.
The money also pays for a variety of housing and support services for vulnerable adults, such as purpose-built housing and assisted housing, as well as assistance with building repairs and restorations.
These new services also provide 24-hour assistance for the most vulnerable people, as well as access to expert teams where people can address substance abuse, domestic violence and abuse, or enhance their overall well-being and mental health. The project is a crucial component of a £2 billion cross-government initiative to permanently abolish rough sleeping.
Felicity Buchan, Minister for Housing and Homelessness from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, said:
"Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. This is why we are so committed to supporting the most vulnerable in our society and helping them off the streets for good." "This funding will not only provide housing for rough sleepers but will also give tailored support to help those most in need off the streets, rebuild their lives, and begin to live independently." "Funding has been targeted at areas where it is needed the most – this includes £9.9 million to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, over £6.4 million to Leeds County Council, and £5.2 million to Manchester Council."
The Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, Tom Copley, said:
"I’m extremely pleased that we’ve secured over £50 million to support local councils to build more homes and deliver vital support services to people sleeping rough in London." "This will make a real and lasting difference for hundreds of people in our capital, ranging from those recovering from addiction to young people at risk of homelessness." "No one should have to sleep rough on our streets and the Mayor is doing everything in his power to ensure that everyone in this position gets the support they need." "The fifth and final bidding round for the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme is underway now, and final allocations will be announced early next year."
