Street Support homelessness network for Chelmsford
20 May 2022
Julie Weight
A new city-wide initiative has been launched to make it easier for anyone sleeping rough to get help in Chelmsford.
Hidden homelessness: Finding hope in darkness
We interviewed Lylli Lokate, a Support Assistant at CHESS Homeless. Before working for CHESS, Lylli was a shelter client of theirs.
City Council acts to deliver greener and fairer Chelmsford
Two years after adopting “Our Chelmsford, Our Plan”, the City Council has reported on progress towards delivering the plan.
New accommodation for Chelmsford homeless this Christmas
Chelmsford City Council has worked with local homelessness charity CHESS to increase bedspaces from 32 to 66.
No need for homeless to sleep in church halls this winter
This winter, people who are facing the prospect of sleeping rough in Chelmsford will have more help available to them than ever.
Volunteers sought urgently to host homeless young people
A youth homelessness charity is urgently looking for volunteers to support their Nightstop Essex initiative, particularly in Chelmsford.
Homes still needed for those fleeing Afghanistan
Chelmsford landlords with available properties are being called to offer homes for rent for Afghan refugees.
Accommodation to keep ex-offenders off the streets
The City Council and two other agencies have secured £100,000 for accommodation to stop ex-offenders from living on the streets.
Council urges anyone faced with eviction to contact them ASAP
Chelmsford City Council is asking anyone who thinks they may be in danger of becoming homeless to contact them as early as possible.
Funding for projects to help Chelmsford’s homeless
Chelmsford City Council has secured almost £100,000 of Government funding for new projects to help people in the area who become homeless.
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