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High Court rejects challenge to Lambeth plans to reclaim over 160 former council homes to tackle housing crisis

A High Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge against Lambeth’s decision to take back over 160 former council homes being rented in the private sector, to instead house...

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London homelessness charity welcomes Lambeth’s new strategy to tackle rough sleeping

Lambeth has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing homelessness with new strategy aimed at supporting rough sleepers and helping households move out of temporary accommodation.

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Lambeth: number of rough sleepers drops by over a third as emergency cold weather measures are lifted

New data shows a year-on-year decrease of over a third in rough sleepers across the borough as Lambeth stands down latest emergency weather protocol.

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Lambeth: Councillors meet to thrash out vital budget plans

All Lambeth’s councillors will meet next week to debate proposals for setting a balanced budget, in the face of “the worst funding crisis that the council has ever faced”.

Council launches homelessness strategy consultation amid soaring budget pressures from costs of temporary accommodation

Lambeth calls upon residents to contribute to new homelessness strategy as consultation begins today.

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Additional support provided to homeless people on Lambeth’s streets as temperatures plummet

Lambeth’s outreach workers are urging rough sleepers in the borough to seek refuge in specially provided shelters as temperatures in London continue to fall.