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Over 500 children in Colchester live in temporary housing due to a housing crisis, reflecting a national trend affecting nearly 170,000 children in England.
Over 500 children in Colchester, Essex, are living in temporary housing, including bed and breakfasts and former student accommodations, due to a worsening housing crisis, with council data showing 525 children in such placements by mid-November.
The situation reflects a broader national trend, with over 131,000 households and nearly 170,000 children in temporary housing across England in 2024/25.
Colchester Council says it uses B&Bs only in urgent cases and is working to expand permanent housing, though government subsidies cover just 34% of costs, far below the target.
Advocates warn that prolonged stays in inadequate accommodations harm children’s well-being.
Más de 500 niños en Colchester viven en viviendas temporales debido a una crisis de vivienda, reflejando una tendencia nacional que afecta a casi 170.000 niños en Inglaterra.