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Part of Andy Burnham has made promises regarding major policy shifts aimed at easing the current cost of living crisis.

How could Andy Burnham's 10-year plan for rough sleeping affect London?

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London's rough sleeping services may see increased resources from national plan. The national commitment to end rough sleeping, which includes a pledge of £340 million (or £442 million, depending on the report) to acquire homes and provide intensive support, introduces a major new resource stream. This funding is directed toward local authorities across England, including London. While London's outreach teams and boroughs already face challenges with uneven provision and high demand, the national plan could augment these efforts, potentially enabling a more sustained, housing-led approach to tackling the issue in the capital.

Reported by 6 independent outlets Written Oct 8
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  • The national pledge is £340 million, intended to acquire 1,200 homes and support 3,000 people.theconversation.com
  • Rough sleeping in England reached a record high of 4,793 people last year.plymouthherald.co.uk
  • London's outreach teams are already dealing with uneven provision of support across boroughs.theguardian.com
  • Crisis estimates there are as many as 15,000 people rough sleeping in London over a year.theguardian.com

Why it matters

The scale of rough sleeping in London is significant, with estimates suggesting as many as 15,000 people are affected annually. For the city, the challenge is systemic, involving issues like a deficit of social housing and poverty wages. Any national funding must address these deep-seated problems to achieve long-term success, rather than just providing temporary fixes.

Nationally, the issue has seen sharp increases since 2010, reaching record levels. While previous schemes, such as the 'Everyone In' policy during the pandemic, showed that change is possible with sufficient funding, they were often temporary measures. The new plan aims to shift towards a 'Housing First' approach, which is internationally evidenced as a solution to ending homelessness.

What we don't know yet

  • How much of the national funding will be specifically allocated to London?
  • What specific operational changes will local authorities in London be required to make to utilize the new funds?

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The government releases a detailed breakdown of the funding allocation for major cities like LondonThe certainty of the effect increases, allowing for a more precise assessment of the potential operational changes.
London's local authorities report that the existing housing supply deficit remains unchangedThe effect may fade, as the national funding alone may not be sufficient to overcome the systemic housing shortage.

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