A £266m package of help to support vulnerable people into long term accommodation includes possible options to use the private rental sector.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, who launched the scheme over the weekend, says the funding is part of the governments Next Steps Accommodation Programme which has been created to cover property costs and support new tenancies for homeless people and rough sleepers following the lockdown.
Local councils can now apply for the funding which is expected to support around 15,000 people.
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£266m sounds a lot but if this is intended for 15,000 people that's under £18k per person. From what I understand, housing the homeless and offering the support services to get them off the streets permanently costs £50K+. Stop making symbolic gestures and start coming up with some real housing strategy ideas.
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