The Council has secured additional central government funding to help to support a range of ambitious local schemes.

In addition to payments of £295,000 secured earlier this year, a further £535,000 has been awarded to Warwick District Council as part of the Government’s Rough Sleepers Initiative, following a successful bid by the Housing Services Team.

Confirmation of the funding will allow the Council to continue with a number of projects to assist those facing homelessness and to provide permanent homes for those previously found sleeping rough. This includes the purchase and refurbishment of a range of accommodation in the district where the residents can receive professional support to assist them in turning their lives around, so that they can achieve their long term goals and potential.  

Warwick District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Homes, Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Jan Matecki commented:

“I want to thank my colleagues, outreach teams, local charities and voluntary agencies for their incredible achievements and ongoing support during the Covid-19 crisis. Thanks to our combined efforts in the past year the number of rough sleepers has reduced from 21 to 3 currently.”

“Long before the pandemic, this Council made a commitment to eradicate rough sleeping in the district. This funding will enable us to fulfil that pledge.”