💸 Ever wondered what it costs Carmarthenshire Council to house those in need temporarily? Try a whopping £48,000 a week on average! Despite a decrease in the number of people needing temporary digs, costs are staying high. 🏠
Council chief Linda Evans says ensuring people have a roof over their heads involves more than just emergency measures. The council’s actively working on prevention strategies to keep folks in their homes and cut down on the need for temporary accommodation. And yes, those housing challenges hit differently in rural areas!
🧾 A recent report by Audit Wales reveals Carmarthenshire shelled out over £2.5 million in 2024-25 for temporary housing. Demand for such accommodation has boomed across Wales over the last decade, creating a financial challenge for local authorities.
⚖️ But don’t fret too much! The Welsh Government does pitch in, helping councils recover a portion of these costs. Carmarthenshire got back £1.61 million last year.
💬 What do you think about this? Is prevention the key to solving the temporary housing crisis? Let us know! ⬇️