Keep the homeless sheltered. We say “No” to removing the financial assistance

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The government will not extend funding to help rough sleepers in England stay off the streets amid the coronavirus pandemic, it has confirmed. This is not what the people of England want and we want out homeless cared and protected

Councils were given £3.2m in March to provide emergency shelter for homeless people, with many housed in hotels. The Government must find alternative funding to keep the homeless off the streets during and beyond COVID-19.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Since you started your petition the Government has announced additional funding to support moves into the private rented sector, help
individuals to reconnect with friends or family, and extend or procure interim accommodation: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/896650/24-6-20_-_Letter_to_All_LAs_with_annexes.pdf

Timeline

15 May 2020	Petition opened for signatures
28 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Jul 2020

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