Paul Marinko 14 January 2026

Tensions rise over out of area placements

Tensions rise over out of area placements image
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Council relations have strained over housing placements, with some authorities accused of ‘cleansing themselves' of challenges and ‘exporting' ‘more complex' cases outside their areas.

With councils nationwide facing unprecedented housing pressures, some authorities are increasingly resorting to out-of-area (OOA) placements to discharge their homelessness responsibilities.

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