Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has welcomed the news that Wealden District Council was allocated £555,000 from the Government to support vulnerable families and people at risk of sleeping rough across Wealden.
The government has allocated councils across the country a total of £315.8 million though the Homelessness Prevention Grant, to support them to deliver services to prevent and tackle homelessness. Wealden District Council was awarded £555,000 of this funding to provide vital support to those who need it the most, help tackle homelessness and provide temporary accommodation for victims of domestic abuse and their children. The funding can be used to provide temporary accommodation for families, help individuals at risk of becoming homeless pay deposits for new homes and mediate with landlords to avoid evictions.
Nusrat Ghani said: “I am constantly campaigning for more Government funding for Wealden, and I am pleased that this money has been secured. It will allow the Wealden District Council to continue to directly protect vulnerable people including families at risk of homelessness and give support to households who need it the most. “
