Political party leaders have been warned that vulnerable adults and children living in cold, damp, mouldy homes is a national scandal in an open letter from campaigners.
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Campaigns unite to call for emergency energy bills support
The energy bills crisis is now predicted to be so severe that a wide range of health, poverty, housing and environmental organisations and academics have written to Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, to request the introduction of an Emergency Energy Tariff. The Emergency Energy Tariff would use the existing Energy Price Guarantee mechanism to fix the […]
Read MoreCouncils to attend emergency summit
Over 100 councils will attend an emergency summit taking place on Tuesday 31 October to discuss the escalating social and financial crisis created by the unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation. Hosted by Eastbourne Borough Council and the District Councils’ Network, this summit aims to share insight from the councils attending and will result in a […]
Read MoreCampaign groups welcome policy to end Friday release of prisoners
Prisoners were unable access services and housing before the weekend
Read MoreEnergy saving measures could save billions
An expert report has revealed how investing now in energy saving solutions could save the UK Government hundreds of billions in ‘sticking plaster’ solutions this decade.
Read MoreOld hospital given new lease of life by community
Southwold and District Hospital prevented from being turned into second homes and turned into community asset.
Read MoreShipping containers a temporary measure to tackle the housing crisis
Shipping containers should be used more as a temporary measure to tackle the housing crisis, says Andy Winter of BHT Sussex
Read MoreHidden homeless given charity support
A charity has revealed the support it is providing to homeless people who have seen the rolling lockdowns imposed in England take a drastic toll on their health.
Read MoreFirst homelessness service for LGBTQ+ community opens in Manchester
Greater Manchester’s first commissioned homeless service for people identifying as LGBTQ+ and experiencing homelessness has opened in the region.
Read MoreAnnual dinner laid on for residents at homeless hostel despite lockdown
Read this inspiring positive news story about maintenance and repair staff helping to provide a dinner treat for homeless hostel
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