New homeless encampments appear across Norwich city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:44 · Archive

Fresh homeless encampments have appeared across Norwich days after tents were removed from St Stephens roundabout.

Fresh homeless encampments have appeared across Norwich just days after rough sleepers were removed from a busy city centre roundabout. Makeshift shelters have now been spotted outside St Andrews car park in St Andrews Street and along Riverside Walk after an encampment in the middle of St Stephens roundabout was cleared earlier this week. Three tents had been pitched on St Stephens roundabout last week, along with a Christmas tree and a shopping trolley, attracting attention because of their unusual location in the centre of a busy traffic junction.

Those living in the city say the issue is becoming increasingly visible, with camps reappearing in new locations after being moved on. Some have raised concerns about the potential for antisocial behaviour in areas where rough sleepers are staying. While many locals say they sympathise with people facing homelessness, some have voiced frustration at the impact rough sleeping is having in parts of the city.

Rough sleepers have previously been reported in the St Stephens underpass and in other city centre locations. People living at Tanners Court, near Marriott's Way, have complained about rough sleepers camping on the banks of the River Wensum opposite their homes, alleging problems including littering, drinking, shouting and bonfires. Homelessness charities have said rough sleeping is only one part of a wider housing crisis.

How it is being reported

• New homeless tents spotted across NorwichFresh homeless encampments have appeared across Norwich just days after tents were removed from a busy city centre roundabout.Norwich Evening News · 9 Oct, 15:45
• New homeless tents spotted across NorwichFresh homeless encampments have appeared across Norwich just days after tents were removed from a busy city centre roundabout.Eastern Daily Press · 9 Oct, 15:45

In this story: Norwich · St Stephens roundabout · St Andrews car park · Riverside Walk

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