Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme
Hackney Council's homelessness programme faces scrutiny as prevention success rates drop significantly.
Hackney Council's Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme is currently under scrutiny by the Housing and Homelessness Scrutiny Commission. A report to the commission in September 2026 revealed a 29% decrease in successful homelessness prevention and relief outcomes in the first four months of the 2026/27 financial year compared to the previous year. Officers attributed this decline to factors including the Renters' Rights Act.
The programme, established two years ago to address rising demand for homelessness support and improve temporary accommodation supply, has a significant financial investment. The commission heard £145 million is allocated for the 2026/27 financial year. It is structured around three workstreams: Demand Management, Supply, and Income.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's homelessness prevention success dropped 29% in the first four months of 2026/27. Source
- £145 million is allocated for the programme in the 2026/27 financial year. Source
- The programme was established two years ago. Source
- Eviction from the private rented sector is a top cause of homelessness in Hackney. Source
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