Number of families homeless soar

Detailed figures from Arun District Council's housing department show the grim toll the recession is taking on the lives of those unable to afford a home of their own.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Dec 2008, 11:46 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:49 BST

Homelessness activity carried out by the council soared between April and October 2008.

The number of inquiries its employees handled stood at 739 compared with 507 the previous year.

Those cases passed to the council's homeless officers more than doubled from 69 to 148.

B&B placements for families also more than doubled in the comparative months. They rose to 41 from 19 and an increase was also seen in the number of individuals from 18 to 26.

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