Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Remove priority need requirements from homelessness legislation.
Closed
209 signatures
What the petition asks
Change legislation regarding provision of accommodation for rough sleepers. Treat rough sleeping as a priority need in itself. We think not being able to go to the toilet or attend to basic personal hygiene is a priority need.
We want local authorities to secure that accommodation is available for all eligible applicants beyond the relief stage, regardless of priority need.
Because we believe every human being has the right to have a home and have use of a bathroom, regardless if someone is intentionally homeless. Real solutions need to be implemented. Policy needs to be set by front line workers and peer groups. We think that as a nation we have a duty to help entrenched rough sleepers to recover.
Because we believe every human being has the right to have a home and have use of a bathroom, regardless if someone is intentionally homeless. Real solutions need to be implemented. Policy needs to be set by front line workers and peer groups. We think that as a nation we have a duty to help entrenched rough sleepers to recover.
Timeline
| 25 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
209
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
25 Nov 2024
Closed
25 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.