The Vagrancy Act of 1824 is being repealed due to its limited application in modern society. Haringey Council advocates for support-based solutions for homelessness, highlighting effective interventions that have led to a reduction in rough sleeping. The council has initiatives, including a homeless center providing services and temporary accommodation, and aims to build 3,000 new homes by 2031. An additional £233 million from the government is focused on preventing families from entering temporary accommodation while addressing rough sleeping without criminalizing it.
The government is repealing the Vagrancy Act, originally introduced in 1824, as its application has decreased in accordance with contemporary attitudes towards homelessness.
Haringey Council emphasizes that addressing homelessness should be centered on support rather than punishment; interventions are more effective in transitioning individuals into permanent homes.
Cllr Sarah Williams states that although progress has been made, including a reduction of rough sleeping in Haringey by a third, much more work lies ahead.
The council is committed to constructing 3,000 new homes by 2031 and has allocated £22 million to improve 230 properties for families on the waiting list.
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