Extra beds are set to be offered to people sleeping rough in York this winter following the announcement of emergency Government funding.

Friday, 15 November 2024 21:02

By Joe Gerrard

The 29 extra beds are set to be funded by York’s £87,000 share of a £10 million support package for councils unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

The council is also set to look at boosting staffing to support rough sleepers and it will offer bed and breakfasts where necessary.

City of York Council housing services lead Denis Southall said their emergency provision would ensure that anyone sleeping rough has the option of a warm bed this winter.

It comes as deputy prime minister announced the funding alongside measures which she said would tackle the root causes of homelessness.

Ms Rayner called for an end to sticking plaster measures, with the Government pledging to spend almost £1bn to try and tackle homelessness in 2025-6.

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