Homeless Chief Dame Louise Casey Quits After Just Three Months

HOMELESS CHIEF RESIGNS - The government confirmed today that Dame Louise Casey had stepped down from her role as the leader of its Rough Sleeping Taskforce. This is rather embarrassing as the government is about to hit a storm when the eviction moratorium ends on Sunday 23rd.

The task force was set up in May to work with councils and ensure rough sleepers housed in temporary accommodation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic could move into long-term housing. Dame Louise was chosen to head up the team after being appointed as an independent advisor in February to lead an independent review into the causes of rough sleeping.

Commenting on the exit of Dame Louise, housing secretary Robert Jenrick thanked her for her work and said she was key to helping people off the streets and safe during the pandemic.

He said: “Her work leading the Rough Sleeping Taskforce will ensure as many people as possible who have been brought in do not return to sleeping rough.

“Our plans for longer-term accommodation – 3,300 homes this year alone – and tailored support, backed by half a billion pounds of funding this year and next, will help us to meet our commitment to end rough sleeping once and for all.”

Dame Louise was given a cross-bench peerage at the start of the month.

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