Select Committee · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Rough Sleeping
Status: Closed
Opened: 6 Nov 2024
Closed: 23 Jul 2025
Inquiry scope
The Committee has launched a short inquiry on rough sleeping, looking at the causes of rough sleeping, why it has been on the rise in recent years, and at potential solutions. The Committee is looking at previous approaches taken by Government and local authorities to tackle rough sleeping and at the effectiveness of initiatives such as the ‘Housing First’ strategy. The inquiry is focussing on homelessness issues in England.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 |
Oral Evidence
Alicia Walker · Shelter,
Balbir Chatrik · Centrepoint,
Ben Tomlin · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council,
Councillor Adam Hug · Local Government Association,
Dr Carin Tunaker · University of Kent,
Paul Dennett · Greater Manchester Combined Authority,
Sophie Boobis · Homeless Link,
The Lord Bird MBE
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Walker · Assistant Director of Activisim and Advocacy | Shelter | 1 |
| Balbir Chatrik · Director of Policy and Prevention | Centrepoint | 1 |
| Ben Tomlin · Head of Stategic Housing and Partnerships | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 1 |
| Councillor Adam Hug · Chair of the Local Infrastructure and Net Zero Board | Local Government Association | 1 |
| Dr Carin Tunaker · Professor in Law | University of Kent | 1 |
| Paul Dennett · Deputy Mayor and portfolio holder for Housing First | Greater Manchester Combined Authority | 1 |
| Sophie Boobis · Head of Policy and Research | Homeless Link | 1 |
| The Lord Bird MBE | — | 1 |
Correspondence
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