Preventing and relieving cases of homelessness
In 2024 to 2025, the Council supported 1,161 households to avoid becoming homeless or to move out of homelessness. This is very similar to the previous year, when 1,164 households were helped, showing that our support remains consistent.
This was achieved at a time when around 156 households a week contacted us for help regarding a housing issue. This year, we were able to help a higher proportion of households when compared to 2023 to 2024. Over half (51%) of those at risk were able to stay in their current home or move into another suitable place. This is an improvement from 43% the year before.
We also helped more people who had already lost their homes. One in 4 (25%) were supported into suitable accommodation, up from 22% the previous year. We continue to face serious challenges, especially due to the limited supply of affordable homes, both for rent privately and through social housing.
