Rough sleeper tents continue to appear across Norwich city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 17:46 · Archive

Another tent has appeared by Riverside Walk in Norwich, part of a growing number of encampments in the city centre.

Another tent has appeared by Riverside Walk in Norwich, following recent encampments in several other prominent city centre locations including beneath the flyover on Magdalen Street, at St Stephens underpass, in Chapelfield Gardens and near the city walls.

People living and working in the city have expressed frustration at the repeated appearance of makeshift camps in highly visible areas. Some have raised concerns about anti-social behaviour, while others worry the tents create a poor impression for visitors. Nick Taylor, chairman of Reform UK Norwich, said the growth of encampments was 'not a good look' for the city and warned it could harm the local economy by discouraging visitors from spending time in the city centre.

The development comes despite increased government efforts to reduce rough sleeping. The Prime Minister has pledged to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, and the chancellor announced an additional £430 million in the budget to help tackle homelessness. Norwich City Council says more than 400 bed spaces are available across housing, emergency accommodation and support services for people facing homelessness, with outreach teams regularly engaging with rough sleepers and offering support, although not everyone chooses to accept the help available.

How it is being reported

• Fresh rough sleeper tent appears by riverside beauty spotAnother camp has appeared by a city centre beauty spot as concerns about rough sleeping continue to grow.Norwich Evening News · 3 Nov, 17:00
• Fresh rough sleeper tent appears by riverside beauty spotAnother camp has appeared by a city centre beauty spot as concerns about rough sleeping continue to grow.Eastern Daily Press · 3 Nov, 15:04

In this story: Norwich · Norwich City Council · Andy Burnham · John Healey · Nick Taylor · Reform UK Norwich

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