Annual rough sleeper count in Stratford-on-Avon District

The annual estimate of the number of rough sleepers within Stratford-on-Avon District will take place this week.

The District Council will complete the estimate on Thursday 22 November.

All local authorities have to submit an annual figure to central government indicating the numbers of people sleeping rough in their area on a single 'typical' night.

People in the district are being asked to let the District Council know of any rough sleepers in the area.  They are classed as: people sleeping, about to bed down (sitting on or in, or standing next to their bedding) or actually bedding down in the open air - on the streets, in tents, doorways, parks, bus shelters or encampments.  It also covers people in buildings or other places not designed for habitation - such as stairwells, barns, sheds, car parks and cars.

To get advice or report a rough sleeper you can contact the District Council's Housing Advice Team on 01789 267575 or email roughsleeper@stratford-dc.gov.uk

You can also report a rough sleeper via Streetlink at www.streetlink.org.uk