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  • Review of the Vagrancy Act: consultation on effective replacement

    The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is consulting on proposed replacement legislation for the Vagrancy Act.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

    A technical consultation on the consequential amendments to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill, namely, the removal of section 21 evictions, assured shorthold tenancies and fixed-term tenancies.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Tackling homelessness together

    This consultation seeks views on how the government could improve local accountability for the delivery of homelessness services.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Homelessness Prevention Grant 2023/24 onwards: technical consultation

    Consultation on the funding arrangements and conditions for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2023/24 onwards.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ending rough sleeping for good

    This is a cross-government strategy setting out how the government and its partners will end rough sleeping for good.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Protecting the homeless and the private rented sector: government response to the Select Committee report

    Government response to the HCLG Select Committee’s report on Government’s actions to support the homeless and private rented sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Homelessness Reduction Act 2017: call for evidence

    We are seeking views on the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Protecting rough sleepers and renters: government response to the Select Committee report

    A response by the government to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's report on protecting rough sleepers and renters.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Drug related harms in homeless populations: government response

    Government response to recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rough Sleeping Initiative 2018: impact evaluation

    This evaluation report outlines the impact of the Rough Sleeping Initiative on reducing the numbers of people sleeping rough.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rough Sleeping Strategy: delivery plan

    Delivery plan setting out progress and next steps on the August 2018 Rough Sleeping Strategy.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities: consultation

    Consultation on the draft homelessness code of guidance document from government to local authorities.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Homelessness and Homelessness Reduction Bill: response to Select Committee reports

    Government response to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee reports on homelessness and on the Homelessness Reduction Bill.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Addressing complex needs: improving services for vulnerable homeless people

    A report setting out the issues around complex needs homelessness and exploring what more could be done to improve outcomes in the future.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Making every contact count: A joint approach to preventing homelessness

    Second report of the ministerial working group on homelessness.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Offering suitable housing to homeless people

    A consultation on the proposed draft Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vision to end rough sleeping

    First report from ministerial working group to tackle homelessness.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Discharging the main homelessness duty: equality impact assessment

    This publication examines equalities impacts relating to discharging the main homelessness duty.

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Evaluating the extent of rough sleeping

    This document describes a set of proposed changes to the existing rough sleeping guidance. It also gives users of the rough sleeping figures…

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Planning and commissioning services for the health needs of homeless people

    This publication provides a framework to involve local housing authorities, Directors of Adult Services, Children’s Services and Social Services…

    • From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
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    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government