Emergency funding for rough sleepers during winter

The government said the funding was aimed at reducing the risk of deaths in the winter

Councils across the region have been awarded more than £300,000 to help rough sleepers during the winter.

The money is coming from £10m being distributed across London and 115 local authorities.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said it would provide emergency accommodation and reduce the risk of deaths in the colder months.

The funding has gone to areas with the "highest need based on rough sleeping data", the department said.

Funding distribution

• North East Lincolnshire Council: £26,884

• East Lindsey District Council: £74,931

• Boston Borough Council: £52,363

• South Holland District Council: £25,809

• City of Lincoln Council: £86,070

• East Riding of Yorkshire Council: £29,568

• Hull City Council: £68,726

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