New women's accommodation hub proposed in Rotherham to tackle rough sleeping

Rotherham Council is proposing a dedicated accommodation hub for women who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of rough sleeping in the borough.

The plan is aimed at giving women a safe place to stay along with the support they need, rather than leaving them to face the streets or unsuitable temporary arrangements.

The council says the hub would be a specialist service, recognising that women's experiences of rough sleeping and homelessness often differ from men's and can need a different kind of response.

More detail on the proposal, including how the hub would run and who it would help, is expected to be set out as the plans move forward.

Anyone in Rotherham who is homeless or worried about losing their home can contact the council's housing team for advice and support.