Ashford: 'We must speak to people with experience of homelessness'

Unanimous backing in Tynwald for new strategy

Tynwald has voted unanimously to approve a new five-year homelessness strategy for the Isle of Man.

It sets out an ambition to end the issue on the Island and create a legal right to housing.

The document was brought to the court by the Housing and Communities Board which has £3 million to try and tackle the problem.

Chair David Ashford said preventing people from ending up in a cycle of homelessness is crucial:

You can read the Homelessness Strategy HERE.