Rough Sleeping
Kingston Council is preparing to open a new unit for rough sleepers, while other councils are adopting new strategies and addressing related issues like anti-social behaviour.
Kingston Council aims to halve the number of long-term rough sleepers over the next three years, with a new 14-bed unit offering round-the-clock support expected to open in January 2027. This was discussed at the Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee in November 2026. Separately, a Westminster councillor reported in November 2026 that residents in Vincent Square are facing open drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
Havering Council's Cabinet adopted its Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2029 in November 2026. Camden's Housing Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider the council's action plan for tackling rough sleeping in November 2026. Greenwich's Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel was also scheduled to consider updates on rough sleeping in November 2026. Westminster's Budget Scrutiny Task Group is scheduled to meet in November 2026.
Key facts
- Kingston Council plans to open a new 14-bed unit for rough sleepers in January 2027. Source
- Kingston Council aims to halve the number of long-term rough sleepers over the next three years. Source
- A Westminster councillor reported drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Vincent Square in November 2026. Source
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