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Lord Porter, Chairman of the Local Government Association, reponds to the Government’s proposals on funding for supported housing.

“This announcement demonstrates that the Government rightly sees councils as crucial when it comes to providing supported housing for some of their most vulnerable residents. Ensuring that no cap will be applied to housing benefit, and that funding will be kept at current levels for short-term accommodation, is a hugely positive first step towards putting all supported housing on a more secure footing.

“Councils are champions of vulnerable people. Whether it’s elderly people in sheltered accommodation, people with learning and developmental disabilities, or people who face homelessness, councils need the resources to be able to make sure that they are adequately protected and housed.

“We look forward to seeing further detail of these proposals, and working with government to make sure that local authorities are able to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in their communities.”

Funding for supported housing for older people to encourage building new homes