The government cash will be spent on new housing and a 24/7 support service

A homeless man sleeping rough in London — credit Nick Fewings via Unsplash

Haringey Council has been given £4million by the government to help create “stable and long-term accommodation” for rough sleepers.

Haringey is one of 46 local authorities, housing providers, and charities to secure funding from a total £2billion cross-government fund which which will contribute to the delivery of 1,230 homes across England as part of an aim to end rough sleeping “for good”.

A significant proportion of Haringey’s £4m grant will go towards increasing the housing stock across the borough – offering people with complex needs a stable home where they can “start to rebuild their lives”.

The remainder of the funding will deliver 24/7 support with access to specialist teams where people will be supported to “address substance dependency, mental health and unmet wellbeing needs”.

Sarah Williams, cabinet member for housing services, private renters and planning, said: “This substantial investment not only underlines our commitment to address and tackle rough sleeping in the borough, but it also signifies a collaborative effort to create lasting solutions for Haringey’s most vulnerable.

“We know how important it is to have a safe place people can call home and through our tailored support, we hope those affected by rough sleeping can return to independent living.

“As we continue this journey to end rough sleeping, this additional funding will significantly change the lives of many – offering tangible change, hope and a path to stability.”

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