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LGA statement on annual homelessness statistics for 2023-24

Today, the annual statistics for homelessness for 2023-24 have been released. Responding, the LGA highlighted that councils want to turn the tide of homelessness, but that issues - such as the temporary accommodation subsidy gap - need to be addressed.


Cllr Adam Hug, Housing spokesperson for the LGA said:

“Councils want to turn the tide of rising homelessness but the increase in the numbers of people who find themselves in this tragic situation shows the scale and urgency of the issues they face.

“More and more people are having to turn to their local council for homelessness support and these figures worryingly show councils are supporting another record-high number of households living in temporary accommodation.

“The temporary accommodation subsidy gap, currently stuck at 2011 levels, needs to be urgently addressed in the Autumn Budget as this is driving ever higher-spend on temporary accommodation and limiting the resources available for homelessness prevention. This is alongside giving councils the powers and resources needed to address the national shortage of affordable housing.”