William Eichler 21 September 2026

Watch: Luton's Cllr Alia Khan on cutting rough sleeping

Cllr Alia Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing at Luton Council, talks to LocalGov about the council's progress on rough sleeping and homelessness prevention.

Luton Council has reported a 56% reduction in rough sleeping on a typical night, a record 928 people helped to avoid homelessness, and no families in B&B accommodation.

In this video interview, LocalGov editor William Eichler speaks to Cllr Alia Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing at Luton Council, about what has driven the improvement.

We explore what has changed in the council's approach to prevention and early intervention, and how partnership working with organisations including Keystage Housing, NOAH Enterprise, Mary Seacole and Signposts has shaped outcomes.

Cllr Khan also discusses the impact of the new specialist accommodation services introduced in 2025, and the Find Your Own Home scheme, which is helping to address the wider housing shortage.

The conversation closes with lessons and advice for other councils looking to replicate Luton's progress.

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