Hull has received nearly £70,000 to support rough sleepers during the harsh winter months, part of a £10 million emergency funding package announced by the government.
Hull City Council welcomed the additional funding, though they emphasised the complexity of addressing homelessness effectively.
Current outreach efforts in Hull have reportedly reduced the number of people sleeping rough from 37 in 2023 to 21 in 2024.
This latest allocation of £68,726, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, will aid further winter-specific interventions to assist the homeless community.
While the council acknowledged the benefit of winter funding, they highlighted that homelessness is an issue with deep-rooted causes.
A council spokesperson explained that many individuals experiencing homelessness often face complex challenges such as mental and physical health conditions, addiction, domestic abuse, and trauma.
Hull City Council has encouraged those experiencing homelessness to engage with local support services for assistance.
Nationally, rough sleeping has surged, with government figures indicating it is now at record highs.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underscored the urgency of tackling homelessness, calling it a “national disgrace” and stressing the importance of offering immediate support as winter approaches.
