Homelessness
What this means and what we are doing
Homelessness can have a significant negative impact on the health outcomes of the people experiencing it.
Over the past year, there have been some positive trends in the data recorded by the Homelessness service. However, there is still a need to confront the causes of homelessness to ensure that our residents are supported into homes that are safe, appropriate, and affordable.
Current work
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) is currently reviewing and updating the Homeless Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
SBC works closely with Registered Providers to ensure good quality, appropriate, and affordable housing is available through Tees Valley Home Finder.
The Common Allocations Policy for the allocation of bandings for social housing is being updated and the new policy is due to come into force in July 2025, ensuring a fairer waiting list for the most vulnerable residents.
Selective Licensing Schemes in Central Stockton, North Thornaby, and Newtown and the Private Sector Housing Team seek to improve housing conditions for the most vulnerable residents.
There are several Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Sector organisations in Stockton-on-Tees who actively support those who are homeless or threatened to homelessness. In addition, the Fairer Stockton-on-Tees service area works to help lessen the issues faced by those experiencing homelessness.
