Hundreds more people in Bristol are homeless and now staying in temporary housing compared to before the pandemic.
The number of people staying in temporary accommodation in Bristol is now 40% higher than before the pandemic. People are also tending to stay longer in temporary housing, due to a lack of suitable alternatives.
Temporary accommodation currently costs Bristol City Council a huge amount of money to rent, so housing chiefs are trying to find a cheaper alternative. The council’s cabinet approved new plans to cut costs and provide on-site support for tenants, on October 4.
