"With no spare housing to give them in the capital, this was their local authority's only offer. They arrived at what they say was a barely furnished property, with no jobs and no school for their son. Margaret, whose name we have agreed to change to protect her family's identity, said the administration needed to take him off the roll at his old school and enrol him at a new one took five months, during which time he became depressed."
"To deal with the growing shortage of housing, local authorities in the capital are resorting to relocating people to private rented accommodation around the country. London Councils (LC), the body representing all 32 authorities, said it had sent 49 families to the North East since 2020. Of those, it says, 22 went to County Durham."
London councils are relocating families to deprived areas in north-east England to address severe housing shortages in the capital. Hundreds of people, including those recently granted the right to remain, are being moved to private rented accommodation in towns they have never heard of. Families face significant challenges including job loss, school disruptions, and social isolation. One family relocated from London to County Durham experienced a five-month delay in school enrollment for their son, causing depression. While some families eventually receive support from local churches and community organizations, the initial transition proves traumatic. London Councils reports sending 49 families to the North East since 2020, though data discrepancies exist between councils regarding exact numbers.
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