Brighton & Hove temporary housing reaches new high of 2,358 households

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 06:11 · Archive

Brighton & Hove has 2,358 households in temporary housing, a five-year high, with forecasts predicting it will rise further.

Brighton & Hove City Council reports that 2,358 households were without permanent homes as of 5 October, exceeding a five-year high of 2,292 set in June. Almost 3,600 people are estimated to be experiencing homelessness in the city, including 1,400 children. The council forecasts demand could rise further, with up to 2,860 households needing temporary housing by 2029–30.

The council assessed nearly 50 households per week as homeless in the first half of the year. Spot-purchased accommodation from the private sector costs the council £5.3 million this year, with the aim to cut this by more than 40 per cent by March. Overall temporary housing spending is projected at £15.2 million, exceeding a budget of £14.6 million for 2026–27.

The council is developing a Temporary Accommodation Supply Strategy to reduce reliance on private sector housing. In April, it approved policy changes to use more empty council homes and pursue a three-year programme to add 500 temporary homes through long-leases and purchases. The council has received £16.4 million from government funding to buy homes for temporary housing use. Officials stated: 'Without further intervention, demand is forecast to continue increasing, placing additional pressure on council budgets and homelessness services.'

How it is being reported

• Number of households in temporary housing in Brighton and Hove reaches new highThe number of households in temporary housing in Brighton and Hove has reached a new high of more than 2,300.The Argus · 5 Nov, 05:00
• City's households in temporary housing tops 2,300A Brighton & Hove City Council report forecasts even more households will need housing by 2029-30.BBC Sussex · 4 Nov, 19:42

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