Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman announced a pause on placing homeless families in temporary accommodation beyond the Home Counties, citing the need for further review and recent data.
Rahman expressed that the housing crisis talks from the new Labour government prompted a reassessment, highlighting a significant drop in families waiting for hotel accommodations to just one.
Opposition councillors criticized the paused plan, labeling it a 'terrible policy' that fails to consider the adverse effects on vulnerable families living in precarious situations.
The council revealed a structured zoning strategy for accommodation placements, ensuring that families with older children would be prioritized for homes within Tower Hamlets.
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