BCP Council has been awarded £125,000 to help get more people off the streets across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This new funding, from the Long Term Rough Sleeping Innovation Programme (LTRSIP), was announced on 26 February 2026 and will be used to test new ways of supporting people with complex needs to find a permanent home.
Recent figures show that the number of people sleeping rough in the BCP area on a single night fell from 63 in 2024 to 53 in 2025. This 15 per cent overall reduction includes a 16 per cent drop in the number of people who have been living on the streets for a long time.
The new money comes as councillors approved the 2026/27 budget on 25 February 2026, which aims to protect local services. This extra support will work alongside an existing £2 million grant that is already being used to help prevent homelessness and support recovery over three years.
The area is currently part of Homewards, a five-year project started by Prince William to help end homelessness. Local officials will work with the Homelessness Partnership BCP, which brings together more than 40 local groups to provide outreach and temporary accommodation.
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