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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag Advocates warn that prolonged stays in inadequate accommodations harm children’s well-being.

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