A recent count showed 26 people were recorded sleeping on the streets, down from 48 two-years ago, highlighting the borough’s continued progress in tackling homelessness and supporting some of its most vulnerable residents.
This was a major fall of 46% and one of the biggest percentage drops among the 11 London boroughs with declining numbers of homeless persons.
Innovations such as the council's ‘off-the-street’ Assessment Centre at Osborne Grove where we also provide emergency safe spaces for women, the ‘Floating Hub’ at Finsbury Park which has supported people into longer-term housing and increased street outreach through partners, have all helped to make a significant difference.
Cllr Sarah Williams, Cabinet Lead for Housing and Planning welcomed the news:
“This positive change is testimony to the collaboration between the council’s teams and our partners throughout the year. Our thanks to everyone involved.
“These are really challenging times with increasing numbers of people threatened with homelessness and needing support from councils.
“We already have positive partnerships in place in Haringey and want to build on those to improve the support we offer to people at risk of homelessness.
“We are currently consulting on our approach and encourage anyone who has experienced homelessness or works with homeless people to feedback on our proposals.”
You can read the consultation and complete our online survey at:
https://haringeyhomelessness2026.commonplace.is/
The deadline for submissions is 18 January 2026
