Build more social housing in Newham to tackle Homelessness

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Provide extra support for those vulnerable to becoming homeless - detailed plans and policies to be outlined in the government budget
Allocate more funding to local councils to create homeless prevention programmes, this should include staff.

Homelessness is on the rise in Newham since the pandemic. According to the (ONS) Office of National Statistics, reports suggest that 17,170 people are currently homeless in the borough of Newham. The high cost of living has meant a lack of affordable housing, poverty and unemployment for many Newham residents which results in homelessness. Increase affordable housing and promote public awareness campaigns to reduce the stigma associated with homelessness.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about home building in your local area are a matter for your local authority, not the UK Government or Parliament.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

Provide funding to build 90,000 new social homes: Provide funding to build 90,000 new social homes

Timeline

25 Mar 2024	Petition opened for signatures
9 Apr 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20

Status Rejected

Rejected 9 Apr 2024

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