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Around 450 primary schools’ worth of homeless children are spending this lockdown in temporary accommodation (such as bed and breakfasts) due to a shortage of affordable housing.
This needs to change.
Our 6 point plan sets out how we can tackle this
A #ReThinkLocal thread
This needs to change.
Our 6 point plan sets out how we can tackle this
A #ReThinkLocal thread
In our plan we highlight what action Govt can take to help councils move homeless children into permanent accommodation, protect renters and prevent further #homelessness once the eviction ban is lifted.
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#ReThinkLocal
We want Govt to give councils the power to acquire empty homes, including making it easier to use Compulsory Purchase Order powers to buy properties and help move households on from temporary accommodation.
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Residents should be given improved protection through the welfare system, including maintaining the £20 per week increase in Universal Credit and maintaining Local Housing Allowance rates at the lowest third of market rents, both of these measures are due to be removed in April.
An immediate review of the impact of the overall benefits cap in the context of the pandemic should be undertaken by Govt.
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Govt needs to ensure that councils have enough resources to support households at risk of #homelessness – this includes proper resourcing for local welfare schemes, which play a vital role in alleviating financial hardship.
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Govt should set out plans to deliver a step-change in social #housing. We are calling for 100,000 social homes for rent to be delivered every year.
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Govt should bring forward their pledge to end ‘no fault evictions’, which will prevent more households from becoming homeless once the stay on bailiff proceedings is lifted.
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#ReThinkLocal
Living in temporary accommodation is disruptive and challenging for children and their families.
We believe our 6 point plan gives councils a better chance to help these children move into safe, secure permanent accommodation.
#ReThinkLocal https://www.local.gov.uk/around-450-primary-schools-worth-children-stuck-temporary-accommodation-during-lockdown
We believe our 6 point plan gives councils a better chance to help these children move into safe, secure permanent accommodation.
#ReThinkLocal https://www.local.gov.uk/around-450-primary-schools-worth-children-stuck-temporary-accommodation-during-lockdown
