Rough sleeping in Wales is up 17 per cent on a year ago, according to the latest Welsh Government count. Local authorities estimated that 405 people were sleeping rough in a two-week period in October 2019. That was an increase… Read more »
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Look out for the new WHQ
The Winter issue of WHQ is out now. The print magazine will reach readers and articles will go the website in the next few days. Our focus this time is on housing and older people, a subject of vital importance… Read more »
Campaign targets hidden homelessness
Welsh Government has launched a major new campaign to raise awareness that ‘Homelessness doesn’t always live on the streets’. The campaign to tackle hidden homelessness is targeted at young people who may be at risk of or already experiencing homelessness… Read more »
Five-year social housing rent settlement revealed
Social housing rents in Wales will rise by the rate of inflation plus 1% for the next five years under a deal announced by housing minister Julie James. The long-term deal is in line with the recommendation of the independent… Read more »
Draft Budget boost for housing
Welsh Government says it is allocating an extra £175m of capital funding for housing in 2020/21, taking the total invested over this Assembly term to £2bn. The total in the Draft Budget announced on Monday is made up of grant,… Read more »
Joint call for boost to Housing Support Grant
Funding for Welsh services including homeless hostels and women’s hostels was cut by £37m between 2012 and 2018, according to a report released on Monday. The report, Housing Matters, highlights the impact of the cuts on local authorities, the voluntary… Read more »
Shelter Cymru highlights Christmas homelessness
A staggering 1,600 children in Wales will be homeless and living in temporary accommodation this Christmas, according to figures released today by Shelter Cymru. The number of families living in B&Bs and hostels – widely considered the worst type of… Read more »
‘Due regard’ to right to housing will be in Bill
Housing minister Julie James has confirmed that the right to adequate housing will feature as a ‘due regard’ duty in the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill. Speaking in the Senedd on Tuesday, she confirmed what she had already said… Read more »
Affordable housing output hits ten-year high
Affordable housing provision in Wales rose 12 per cent in 2018/19 to reach the highest level recorded in ten years. Local authorities reported 2,592 additional affordable homes had been delivered across Wales compared to 2,316 in 2017/18. The previous peak… Read more »
Funding boost for modular homes
Welsh Government has announced an extra £30m of investment in housing schemes, including £10m for modular factories. The funding is part of a £130m package that also includes £53m to support businesses ahead of Brexit, £20m for school and college… Read more »