David Thomas our Legal Officer was recently invited as a guest lecturer by the Warwick University School of Law. After networking with talented law students David inspired them to set up their own campaign around the Homeless Bill of Rights. We hope to bring you the podcast interview soon so be sure to check back. David...
Minutes of meeting held 14.11.18 The Chair stated “following concerns raised nationally about ‘Large Panel System’ high-rise blocks, we’re commissioning new surveys to give us a general overview of our buildings and make sure records are up to date.” Coalition Comment: Progress? Item 38.8: In response to a question the Chair stated “the highest service...
We’ll be campaigning for the Bill of Rights to be adopted by the City Council and by other public authorities in the city, including the NHS and the police. #BrightonHomelessRights
Despite almost 4000 signatures on the petition and a positive vote from council members to take immediate action, an announcement was made in January 2017 that the provision wouldn’t start until the winter of 2017-18. Funding of £135,000 was agreed in April 2017 to support it.
Recently the charity has acquired an old school bus and is converting it to a mobile night shelter. There are ten bunks upstairs and seating and bathroom area downstairs. Construction is nearly finished but volunteers are still required for some DIY and for overnight support when the bus is active.
