Chelmsford City Council secures grant funding to help more rough sleepers

Since taking on the leadership of Chelmsford City Council, the Liberal Democrats have prioritised supporting some of the most vulnerable in society. The Council's housing team are currently each dealing with around 100 cases instead of the more normal 50 or so, but that's not stopping them from offering EVERY rough sleeper proper accommodation.

And now the Lib Dem-led City Council has secured additional funding to help with that work.

The housing crisis is only going to get worse in the months ahead.

Cllr Chris Davidson, Lib Dem Cabinet Member for Fairer Chelmsford, said "The team have been doing an incredible job and the fact that we can continue this important service for another three years is wonderful news.

The council is committed to preventing homelessness and ending rough sleeping and we have worked tirelessly with our district partners and voluntary organisations to ensure no-one needs to sleep rough in Chelmsford.

Read more about the grant funding: https://citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/2022/11/09/funding-boost-for-work-with-rough-sleepers-in-chelmsford/

How you can help rough sleepers in Chelmsford

If you are concerned that someone appears to be homeless, please make a referral by using StreetLink.

When you send an alert through Streetlink or Street Support, an outreach worker will check on the person's welfare.

If you are, or might soon be, homeless yourself, please contact Chelmsford City Council as soon as possible.