Podcasts about rough sleeping

A furniture store in Canterbury has closed suddenly with some customers claiming they've been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.Aamad Trading took over the former Wilko building in St George's Street in the city in March.Also in today's podcast, a Canterbury man living in America has described how they've prepared for Hurricane Milton.Despite being downgraded to a category 1 storm, it's causing devastation in Florida.Tents are going to be put up across Kent from today to draw attention to the dead reality of sleeping on the streets.Porchlight will be bringing the installation to places like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells - as part of events to mark world homeless day.Two friends from Kent have launched a children's book to support emotional well-being.Mindful Bee and Friends is a collection of stories to help parents deal with issues like anxiety and stress. They're releasing it now, as so-called Covid babies start school.Perrie has been on our sister radio station kmfm chatting about new single You Go Your Way.And in sport, a meeting tonight could see former Gillingham owner Paul Scally removed as a director of the club.Current owner Brad Galinson has called for the vote - and shareholders will gather later.However, Mr Scally is adamant the club has no right to remove him from the board - and he'll fight the decision if it goes that way.

Are ultra-processed foods the new cigarettes? Is there a solution to rough-sleeping? And should the fact GBNews lost £75m last year cheer us up .. or scare us even more? All this and more on the Two Matts regular Q&A episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

King Charles' first State Opening of Parliament as monarch, provides plenty of pomp, pageantry and politics for Nish and Coco to get stuck into. It's a spectacle that throws up lots of questions, including who is Black Rod, and why does an MP get taken hostage by the Palace? As the Government presents its legislative agenda for the year ahead, we ask why is it so slim? Could it signal an early election? Nish and Coco are also incredulous as to why, with so much that needs fixing in this country, valuable space in the speech is given over to cracking down on pedicabs!!The New Statesman's politics correspondent Zoë Grünewald is on hand to explain the splits in Labour over Gaza, as we see the first resignation from Keir Starmer's front bench. We also discuss why so much political hot air is being expelled over this weekend's pro-Palestinian protest - is it really disrespectful to have an anti-war march on Remembrence weekend? One of the loudest critics has of course been Home Secretary Suella Braverman - following a string of controversial pronouncements, we wonder if she's actually trying to get herself sacked by Rishi Sunak?Plus in our Hero and Villain of the Week section, find out how a bowl of Potpourri helped raise £50,000 for charity, and why an underwear magnate could soon be under a vest! Also, what exactly is a News Hat?Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworldGuest:Zoë Grünewald, Policy & politics correspondent at The New StatesmanAudio credits:parliamentlive.tvSky NewsUseful links:Visit our sponsors: cariuma.com/PSUKFind the What A Day Newsletter at crooked.com/daily

Suella Braverman says rough sleeping is a 'lifestyle choice', Cross Question & new plans for 40% of train services to run during strikesJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Lucy Powell, businessman Juergen Maier, Conservative peer and former Health Minister Lord Bethell and the FT's Whitehall Editor Lucy Fisher.

Matt engages in a profound conversation with Matt Downie MBE, Chief Executive of Crisis, the national charity for homeless people. Together, they delve into Matt's role as a dedicated advocate for change, exploring how his diverse experiences across prominent organisations have deepened his understanding of the multifaceted issues surrounding homelessness and social injustices. The discussion delves into critical topics such as homelessness, rough sleeping, and the intersectionality of issues like sex work, shedding light on the urgent need for more affordable housing and comprehensive support systems.Matt also gives his candid thoughts into the persistent challenges posed by rogue landlords and examines the historical and contemporary relevance of the 1824 Vagrancy Act.The Believe in people podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction then this series can help.Follow us on social media: @CGLHull ⬇️ Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Ian Harrison is 33 and has spent his adult life on the streets. He's among more than an estimated 270,000 homeless people in England. Sky News has been following Ian's journey as a government promise - to end rough sleeping by next year - looks in serious doubt. It was a target set by the Conservatives in their 2019 election manifesto - but a report by the Kerslake Commission is warning it will be missed, blaming "chronic and unresolved" issues in the housing system as it reports a 26% rise in rough sleeping compared with last year. The commission was set up in 2021 to learn lessons from the response to homelessness during the COVID pandemic - the same year, an estimated 741 homeless people died in England and Wales. Most were men and drugs, alcohol and suicide were the likely related causes. On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our producer Sarah O'Connell, who first met Ian when he was a teenager, to find out about the challenges he has faced over the years. Plus, Sally is joined by Emma Haddad, chief executive of the homelessness charity St Mungo's - the secretariat of the Kerslake Commission, as they discuss the wider problems and what they think is needed to end rough sleeping. Podcast producers: Soila Apparicio and Alex Edden Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Wendy Parker

In this week's episode, Joshi and Darryl discuss a big update on homelessness in Greater Manchester. We also cover a disturbing story about a fast fashion giant and the arrival of menacing teens in Didsbury.Read Jacks's piece: https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/who-will-stop-the-teens-terrorising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Conservative Party was elected in late 2019, its manifesto included a pledge to end rough sleeping in England by 2024. No one could have predicted that the government would come close to fulfilling this promise just a few months later when it attempted to house all rough sleepers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Everyone In initiative, as it came to be known, raised hopes that ending rough sleeping in England was within grasp. But now, almost two years after the UK entered its first lockdown, many have returned to the streets and that early pandemic optimism feels like a distant memory. In this episode of The Housing Podcast, Inside Housing's Jack Simpson and Lucie Heath ask: is the government on track to end rough sleeping by 2024? They are joined by: - Dr Lígia Teixeira, chief executive at the Centre for Homelessness Impact - Jasmin Basran, policy and parliamentary affairs manager at Crisis - Paul Atherton, filmmaker and homelessness campaigner

Kate Henderson is Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation (NHF), the voice of housing associations in England. Prior to joining the NHF in 2018 Kate was Chief Executive of the Town and Country Planning Association. Kate is passionate about tackling the housing crisis, inequality and climate change. Decisions of the Month: Decision of the Secretary of State for LUH&C dated 11th November 2021 dismissing an appeal against the refusal of the City of London Corporation for a 305.3 m AOD building, the Tulip, comprising a mixed use visitor attraction, raising issues about the design process, the effects on multiple designated heritage assets, including a World Heritage Site & strategic views. Decision of the Secretary of State for LUH&C dated 11th November 2021 dismissing an appeal against the failure of Brighton & Hove City Council to determine an application, for a residentially led mixed use development in 3 buildings of 9-28 storeys, at Brighton Marina; raising issues of overall design, living conditions, character & appearance, including the setting of heritage assets and the South Downs National Park. Decisions of the Secretary of State for LUH&C dated 11th November 2021 allowing a full application made to St Helens Borough Council, referred under section 77 of the T&CPA 1990, granting permissions for the erection of B8 logistics warehousing close to the M62 in the Green Belt at Omega & Parkside together with essential infrastructure (Parkside Link Road). Main issues include harm to GB plus other identified harms, and if outweighed by need for employment land and public benefits, thus VSC. Decision of the Minister for Rough Sleeping & Housing dated18th November 2021, dismissing Westferry's appeal against the failure of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to determine their application for a mixed use scheme comprising 1524 C3 units & commercial uses following a reopened public inquiry. Main issues relate to effect on character & appearance, harm to heritage assets, a realistic fallback position, the lack of a 5 yr HLS & the overall planning balance.

With the current case in the city centre, it must be recognised that  this also impacts the rough sleeping population, as did our earlier cases in the year. To understand more about the situation, James talked to Jo Denvir from Lifewise about this situation and starter off by asking about what this means for the rough sleeping population.

Lockdown temporarily eliminated rough sleeping in New Zealand - but what's the long-term solution?

Hello! Thousands of rough sleepers have been given a place to stay during the lockdown. If we can do it in a pandemic, why not the rest of the time? We talk to Matt Downie from Crisis and Maggie Brunjes from Homeless Network Scotland about how we can build on the last few weeks to end rough sleeping for good. Then Danny Dorling discusses what this shows about our ability to tackle injustice and why he thinks the world was slowing down even before the current crisis.Listen to episode 26 on Housing First: https://bit.ly/RTBC-26Subscribe to the Cheerful newsletter: https://cheerfulpodcast.com/subscribe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could the lockdown signal the end of rough sleeping? Former rough sleepers and community housing groups think it could. More than 1000 people have been housed in last five weeks and the government has announced another $100 million to be spent on homelessness. RNZ's housing reporter Eva Corlett spoke to people who have a roof over their heads for the first time, in a long time.

David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness talks about the issues associated with COVID-19 and rough sleeping.

More on COVID-19, Rough sleeping figures 'far lower than reality' & Heathrow expansion: What does this mean for global Britain?

As we move into the winter months it can be hard to imagine the challenges faced by those without a place to stay. In this episode we speak to Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, CEO of Wales-based homeless outreach charity The Wallich, and Mike Wright, Senior Services Manager for Scottish homeless-support charity Cyrenians. We talk about what kind of services are available to rough sleepers, the best practices for establishing and maintaining relationships, the challenges these charities face, and some great advice on what you can do to help. You can learn more about the Wallich and Cyrenians by visiting their websites. If you would like to donate, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/HWCF-winter?utm_term=nw6edV3v3 Thank you!

Dr. Laura Beveridge and Hans Buter of our Greenlight team talk to us about what our church is doing to change the narrative for rough sleepers in London, how personal connections with people in these situations has changed their view of homelessness, and the way that serving others has blessed them personally and deepened their relationship with God. Head to www.greenlightmedic.org for more information about how you can get involved with Greenlight.

The Oxford Winter Night Shelter is going from strength to strength providing warmth and a safe place to sleep for some of the city's growing numbers of rough sleepers during the coldest nights of the year. Bishop Steven spoke to the Revd Mary Gurr, Oxford's chaplain to the homeless, as volunteers were setting the shelter up for the night. 

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Should we give cash to the homeless? Are ebooks stupid? And does the rise of the AfD in Germany prove proportional representation voting doesn't work? Jamie Timson, Rebecca Gillie and Arion McNicoll reveal all.

- The 2nd annual B Right On Festival is here to mark LGBT History Month - the musician Paul Diello reprises Epicence, his sell-out show from Brighton Fringe - The Sussex Beacon’s new Executive Director Bill Puddicombe has had his first month in the job - what’s his back story, what’s his vision for the Beacon for the years ahead - And news on Outside Out - looking at Rough Sleeping and Homelessness in the LGBTQ community

More than 4,000 people were sleeping rough in England in 2016. That figure is higher than it was in 2015; indeed, it’s a figure that’s been rising every year since 2010. And those are the official figures. Research by Crisis puts the real figure at 9,000—and they believe it could grow by three-quarters in the next decade. As the worst form of homelessness, rough sleeping is only the tip of the iceberg. It’s estimated that around a quarter of a million people in the UK are homeless—living in hostels or squats, cars or tents. In this week’s show, Steve Bloomfield and Stephanie Boland are joined by: Bob Blackman, MP for Harrow East Dawn Foster, Guardian columnist Juha Kaakinen, chief executive, Y-Foundation Get in touch 
Steve: https://twitter.com/BloomfieldSJ Steph: https://twitter.com/stephanieboland Further reading House of Commons Library Briefing paper on rough sleeping: http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN02007 Y-Foundation in Finland: https://ysaatio.fi/in-english/ You can find Dawn Foster’s work at the Guardian here: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/dawn-foster And here’s the piece in the New Statesmans from 2008 that Steph mentions: https://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2008/11/street-homelessness-end-rough

In our second look at rough sleeping, we talk to Ivan Lewis MP and Cllr Beth Knowles, the leads on Mayor Andy Burnham's homelessness team about how the situation is changing, whether it's getting worse, and what the Mayor can do about it.

We talk to Eleanor Watts of Riverside Housing, ex-rough sleeper Jo Wilson and Alex King of CityCo about the rise in rough sleeping in Manchester city centre, the impact of Spice and what people can do to help.

We are walking the streets of Derby on the night of April the 1 to raise funds to buy warm, dry clothing for people who walk the streets at night rather than sleeping rough. These people are not counted in Rough Sleeping censuses and therefore they don’t count when hostel provision is made for the homeless. They get wet and cold at night!

Transcript -- Problems facing local authorities in responding to homelessness

Problems facing local authorities in responding to homelessness

Transcript -- Problems facing local authorities in responding to homelessness

Problems facing local authorities in responding to homelessness