Council gets £500k funding to support homeless

A council has received an extra £500,000 in funding to help support homeless people.

The money, for Telford and Wrekin Council across 2025/26, comes from the government, after it tripled its rough sleeping winter pressures funding.

It would be used to provide advice and support to either prevent people becoming homeless, or help them find accommodation, the authority said.

"With the increase in those presenting as homeless in the borough, including families, we welcome the additional funding provided by Government," said councillor Richard Overton.

"We are committed to tackling homelessness, recognising the impact it has on individuals, families and communities."

The council said its housing solutions team had already prevented more than 300 people from becoming homeless in 2025 so far, and had found accommodation for more than 460.

"This additional funding will help to continue this vital work," it said.

The borough has also seen an additional £19,706 in winter pressure funding to ensure rough sleepers have access to emergency accommodation in cold weather.

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