Homelessness

Curtis Durose who ended up homeless said his future looks brighter thanks to the support from a homeless health nurse.

Deputy Sam Mezec says "real progress" is being made through more accommodation and support options.

It says the area around car park is attracting people who want to drink and take drugs.

Hampshire County Council decided in 2024 it would no longer fund Fareham's Gosport Road hostel.

A hotel chain is asked what it is doing to ensure no repeat of two rough sleepers being turned away.

A report finds 73% of homeless islanders are men, 25% are women and 2% are other gender identity.

Brighton & Hove City Council believes the cost of temporary housing will go up by £12m in 2026/27.