Sandwell Council faces a homelessness surge, planning cost cuts despite potential funding reductions.

Sandwell Council in the UK has seen a dramatic 345% increase in homelessness over three years, spending £2.5 million on temporary housing. To cut costs, they plan to use up to 100 properties as temporary accommodation, saving £442,000 annually. However, proposed funding cuts could reduce their budget by 40%, forcing the council to find an additional £1.5 million and potentially shift focus from prevention to crisis management.

November 13, 2024
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