The High Court dismissed a legal challenge against a council's decision to reclaim properties sold under Right to Buy, enabling them to house homeless families in urgent need. With homelessness increasing by 50% in the last two years, the council aims to alleviate its £100 million annual temporary accommodation costs by using former council homes to provide safe, decent housing for vulnerable residents. The council's deputy leader emphasized the necessity of these actions in light of a national housing crisis, noting that over 70% of these properties have already been returned to the council for urgent use.
The council intends to use these homes to house homeless families in urgent need, saving money on their £100 million annual temporary accommodation bill.
Deputy leader for housing, investment and new homes, councillor Danny Adilypour, highlighted that the council is addressing a national housing crisis by reclaiming former council homes.
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