00:00A new report says significant progress is being made tackling homelessness across Litchfield and Burntwood.
00:07Over the past year, the council has invested more than £4 million in temporary accommodation, bought 22 properties and plans
00:15seven more.
00:16It has also secured 28 social rented homes at Cricket Lane.
00:20Council leaders say everyone approaching the authority as homeless now receives support the same day, while rough sleeping cases are
00:27answered within 24 hours.
00:29Councilors also heard the strategy is reducing reliance on bed and breakfasts and increasing affordable housing, with further council homes
00:38planned as part of longer-term investment.
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