Epsom & Ewell has proportionately one of the highest numbers of homeless households living in temporary accommodation in England. At present, we have 160 homeless households in temporary accommodation in the borough and more than 90 homeless households
in nightly paid accommodation outside of the borough. Many of these families may have to wait more than three years before temporary accommodation in the borough becomes available, and even longer before a permanent housing solution can be found for them. A long-term and sustainable solution will involve tough decisions within our Local Plan as well as improved Government support.
To understand more about the reasons for our housing crisis read the BBC story here