Westminster 'breaking the law' as more homeless families languish in B&Bs

Advertise here

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

Labour councillors in Westminster have hit out at the council and the Government as figures revealed that the number of families languishing in B&Bs over the statutory six-week period in the borough increased by 35 in the last two months. The rise brings the total number of families in B&Bs over the legal limit of six weeks to 130. The pressure is being driven by an increase in approaches and acceptances. The council says it has accepted 50% more homeless cases between April and...

Read full article...