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    Worthing Borough Council blames £2m overspend on homelessness

    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMIBy No Comments2 Mins Read
    Worthing Borough Council blames £2m overspend on homelessness

    The authority says out of its £17.8m budget for the current financial year, it expects to spend £5.36m on homelessness.

    In the six months after April there were 335 households at risk of being made homeless, the council said.

    For the same period in the previous two years, 329 and 261 households had been at risk of being made homeless.

    The council said it would be approaching the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to ask for exceptional funding to help balance its books.

    It will be discussed at the council’s strategic committee at 18:30 GMT on Tuesday.

    The MHCLG has been approached for comment.

    The authority says out of its £17.8m budget for the current financial year, it expects to spend £5.36m on homelessness.

    In the six months after April there were 335 households at risk of being made homeless, the council said.

    For the same period in the previous two years, 329 and 261 households had been at risk of being made homeless.

    The council said it would be approaching the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to ask for exceptional funding to help balance its books.

    It will be discussed at the council’s strategic committee at 18:30 GMT on Tuesday.

    The MHCLG has been approached for comment.

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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, is a recognised industry analyst and consumer-protection writer specialising in the UK home-improvement and trades sector. With over two decades of experience in business management, trade standards, and local-service markets, James brings a trusted, evidence-based voice to homeowners and professionals across Sussex and the wider UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, James is committed to promoting best practice, transparency, and fair pricing within the trades industry. His Chartered Manager status reflects his long-standing work advising SMEs, independent tradespeople, and emerging digital platforms on sustainable growth and customer trust. James serves as the Lead Research Editor for Sussex Trades Mag, where he writes in-depth guides, trade comparisons, expert reviews, and consumer advice designed to help both homeowners and trades make confident decisions. He is also a key contributor to MyTradeLinks, offering insight into digital transformation, local trade discovery, and community-driven service platforms. Across all of his work, James focuses on three principles: clarity, accountability, and empowering the local workforce. His articles aim to cut through jargon, expose industry myths, and highlight the standards that genuinely matter when choosing a tradesperson. When he isn’t analysing market trends or writing for Sussex Trades Mag, James mentors small business owners, supports community development projects, and continues his research into how technology can strengthen trust between homeowners and local trades.

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