Community News Rough sleeping totals in Brighton continue to rise The number of people sleeping rough and experiencing homelessness in the Brighton & Hove continues to rise despite considerable resources being allocated to help ease the problem. This year’s rough sleeper review produced by the government confirms the number of rough sleepers in Brighton & Hove as By Besi • 3 min read
General News Brighton Centre opens on Sunday for rough sleepers This Sunday (December 10), a night shelter opens at the Brighton Centre providing places for 30 people who are rough sleeping in the city. By Besi • 4 min read
General News Brighton Centre opens doors to rough sleepers this winter A council-owned building will be used as a shelter for people sleeping rough in the city this winter. A large room in the centrally located Brighton Centre entertainment and conference venue is currently being prepared. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Rough sleeping in the city increases The annual review of the number rough sleepers in Brighton & Hove has taken place. The rough sleeper estimate aims to identify the current numbers of people sleeping rough in the city to make sure support and resources are allocated where most needed. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Council plans to eradicate rough sleeping by 2020 The first ever Rough Sleeping summit was held in Brighton on Friday, December 4, linking partners across the city to look at how best to work together on the issue of rough sleeping. By Sarah Green • 3 min read