Regulation of the private rented sector (PRS) is one of several measures being called for to help end homelessness in England. Homeless Link, the umbrella body for homelessness charities, has mapped out steps that it believes need to be taken to prevent and tackle homelessness in the face of service cuts and the Government’s forthcoming […] Continue reading → 
Framework Housing Association, who also run the Pathways Centre on Beaumont Fee, are proposing to build a new $3.11 (£2) million building in Lincoln with 15 flats for the homeless with alcohol problems. The plans are for the former Autoglass site at the north-eastern side of the junction of Friars Lane and St Rumbold Street, […] Continue reading → 
The ‘Homeless Not Worthless’ demo took place at 4pm on Wednesday 20th February outside Leicester’s Town Hall. It was staged by members of the Street Life Action Group to protest the proposed cuts on homeless services in the city. At the protest the group were informed by Councillor Paul Westley that changes to services had […] Continue reading → 
The Midlands city has cut 81% from its housing support budget, despite councillors’ concerns “This is not what I came into politics to do,” became a stock line from local councillors in Derby last month. They were referring to the difficult decisions they had to make when they decided to press ahead with 81% cuts […] Continue reading → 
Russ, in scruffy jeans, jacket and T-shirt, laughed and joked with his new mate and two other homeless men At last – here’s comic Russell Brand with someone who makes him look smartly dressed… The St Trinians star befriended the topless, long-haired hobo in the street – and ended up rummaging through bins with him. […] Continue reading → 
That mainstream political debate is ignoring the plight of this most vulnerable group of people is nothing short of shameful Our guests arrive at 7pm. Tonight we are expecting 23. Eighteen men, five women. For the most part, keeping warm has been the business of the day. Hot tea is the first priority. Click here […] Continue reading → 
THE law will entitle those made homeless through no fault of their own, to settled accommodation. EXTRA cash to help prevent people losing their homes has been announced on what has been hailed as a “landmark day” in the fight against homelessness. From today, anyone who loses their home through no fault of their own […] Continue reading →