Basildon Council receives £312k for homelessness prevention
What happened
Basildon Council has been allocated £312,582 for the 2026/27 period through the national Rough Sleeping Programme, supporting its Keep Your Costs Down winter campaign. The planned support includes providing help with accommodation deposits and rent in advance, flexible personal budgets, and a contribution to the BENS Winter Night Shelter.
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Why it matters
The funding aims to prevent homelessness and provide practical support to residents experiencing financial pressure. A planned £60,000 allocation for flexible personal budgets will help prevent or relieve homelessness, while another £85,000 is set aside to help people sleeping rough access shared accommodation.
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Who's involved
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