Analysis shows that many areas with housing pressures are facing significant reductions in a grant dedicated to preventing people losing their homes.
Districts in England, particularly coastal towns, rural areas, and university cities, are facing significant cuts to homelessness prevention grants under proposed government plans. Critics argue the new funding formula fails to account for local housing market conditions and will disproportionately harm areas outside major cities with rising homelessness, while London boroughs may see increases. Councils warn of "human misery" and difficult decisions regarding other services due to the funding shift, as homelessness support requests remain high and costs related to temporary accommodation escalate. The government defends the plan, citing efforts to end homelessness and ensure fair funding distribution. London Councils argue that London remains the "epicentre of the homelessness crisis".
