The WMCA homelessness task force wants to protect rough sleepers during winter

How West Midlands councils are joining forces to help rough sleepers survive this winter

Councils from across the West Midlands are joining forces to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead, following a spate of related deaths on city streets in recent years. As rough sleepers, many of whom are homeless, face the double threat of harsh winter weather and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the region’s local authorities have come…

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A rough sleeper sitting in the snow in Birmingham

West Midlands officials launch plans to protect rough sleepers from harsh winter weather

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is once again joining forces with councils from across the region to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead. As rough sleepers face the double threat of harsh winter weather and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the region’s local authorities have come together to announce their joint winter…

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