The number of first-time rough sleepers on London's streets has jumped 29% in a year, data funded by the GLA shows. A total of 3,570 people were recorded on the streets by outreach teams between October and December 2022. 📲 Full story:
The highest numbers were found in the City of London, Westminster and the South Bank, with high concentrations also seen in Woolwich, Stratford and at Heathrow.
Men made up about 83% of those who were rough sleeping. About 48% were UK nationals, with Romanians making up the second largest number at 13.3%. Polish people were the third highest group at 6.9%.The highest numbers of rough sleepers were found in the City of London, Westminster and the South Bank "Since I became mayor, City Hall services have helped a record 13,500 people, with the vast majority not seen sleeping rough again, and I've quadrupled our rough sleeping budget."
He also called for the end to no-fault evictions for private renters and investment in new council and affordable homes.
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