Ellie Ames 31 October 2024

Inquiry into temporary accommodation launched

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A select committee has launched an inquiry into how living in temporary accommodation impacts children and families, and the pressure it puts on local authority finances.

In its first inquiry of the parliament, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee will also scrutinise the use of B&Bs to house homeless families with children.

Next week, the committee will hear from homelessness organisations and local authority stakeholders, including the District Councils’ Network, London Councils, and the heads of housing at Rochdale and Hastings councils.

According to the latest government data, there are 151,630 children living in temporary accommodation in England.

Committee chair Florence Eshalomi said: ‘I hope the committee’s inquiry will bring forward practical solutions to help improve temporary accommodation and enable the Government, councils, and others, to take the steps needed to deliver stable and secure homes for families and children.’

It is expected the inquiry will conclude with questions to a minister early next year.

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