From the Wirral to West London: homelessness soars

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Published by 24publishing for 24dash.com in Featured and also in Central Government, Communities, Housing, Local Government

From the Wirral to West London, homelessness is on the increase across England. So what are councils doing about it and are welfare cuts really to blame, asks Ross Macmillan? A snapshot survey of councils across England has revealed that homelessness acceptances are up from last year with family evictions and termination of private rented sector (PRS) tenancies being cited as the main causes. But lurking behind the reasons cited, homelessness charity Shelter believes benefit reforms are at play with ...

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