Councils demand 'immediate intervention' by government to tackle the homelessness crisis | ITV News

More than 150 local councils in England have demanded “immediate intervention” by the government to tackle the homelessness crisis, as they warn the growing cost of providing temporary accommodation threatens “to overwhelm our budgets.”

In a letter sent to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, seen by ITV News, the District Councils Network say the rise of the number of homeless families needing emergency housing is “unprecedented” and without financial support “the existence of our safety net is under threat” - leaving councils with no option but to withdraw services.

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