Nottingham City Council will share a £2million fund with Derby to tackle homelessness in both cities and reduce the use of bed and breakfast accommodation. The authority said it wants to reduce the number of homeless families and individuals having to stay in B&Bs while housing is found for them.
The £2m fund has now been secured as part of early investment under the East Midlands devolution plans. The proposals will see a new authority being created to cover Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Derby, headed up by a new East Midlands Mayor.
This authority would have more powers over spending and planning and as part of negotiations on it, initial funding for the areas concerned has now been announced. The Government has eventually committed to giving the new East Midlands authority £38m over the next 30 years.
