Plan funding is set to double to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas.
They publishedFunding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
First reportThe Guardian · 25 Oct, 22:30Z
Latest reportBBC · 25 Oct, 22:37Z
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Why it matters
What
The budget rises from £442 million to £874 million, promising accommodation or support for every rough sleeper.
Why
Critics doubt whether the expanded measures are enough to meet the nationwide pledge.
Watch
Results from outreach teams and new bed spaces.
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Summary
- Andy Burnham plans to double spending on ending rough sleeping to about £900m.
- New funding includes £432m plus £442m already allocated by the government.
- The aim is to offer a route off the streets and ongoing support through the parliament.
- A Downing Street summit will bring together charities, businesses and local leaders.
- Funding seeks long-term solutions beyond this winter, with wider nationwide rollout.
Summary
- Funding doubles from 442m to 874m to end rough sleeping by Christmas.
- Plan aims for every rough sleeper to move into accommodation or receive support.
- Initial funding supported outreach teams and bed spaces in Coventry, Plymouth, Camden.
- By 2027 end, total investment is extended beyond March 2027 to finish this Parliament.
- Critics question scale and whether the measures will be sufficient to end rough sleeping.