Nicola Mathers

Councils that traditionally report large numbers of rough sleepers recorded fewer people sleeping rough last autumn, Government figures have revealed. While the total number of rough sleepers in England rose to a record 4,793, there were reductions in parts of London, as well as cities such as Brighton and Bristol. The headline figure, based on a snapshot, was up 3% on the 4,667 rough sleepers reported in autumn 2024.

As we reach 1,000 alumni from our leadership programmes in, NICOLA MATHERS and LISA TAYLOR reflect on the power of networks to help place leaders collaborate on the biggest urban challenges.

The Emerging Talent Programme is now in its third year. Find out why career-starters from ethnic minority backgrounds value the work placement opportunities and peer support. We welcomed the new recruits to our Emerging Talent Programme, who met each other for the first time this week at their induction day. … Read more Recruiting people from diverse backgrounds is key to understanding inclusion and changing organisational culture.