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9 April 2020
Rough sleepers in Fareham moved into self-catering accommodation
In accordance with Government guidelines, Fareham Borough Council has provided fully equipped self-catering accommodation to all known rough sleepers to keep them safe and socially distanced during the Coronavirus pandemic.
5 February 2020
Further help for rough sleepers in Fareham
Fareham Borough Council has been successful in a bid to help tackle the issue of rough sleeping in Fareham. The Council has been awarded £141,450 for the year 2020/21.
18 October 2019
New donation card launched to help rough sleepers
A new donation card has been launched making it easier to give money to a charity which directly helps rough sleepers in Fareham rather than giving cash directly to individuals.
3 October 2019
Residents invited to public meeting
A special Community Action Team (CAT) meeting is being held to update residents on measures taken to address drug misuse, rough sleeping and anti-social behaviour in Fareham town centre.
18 July 2019
Following the special CAT meeting held on 12 June, the students of Cams School produced an excellent short video which picks up on some of issues raised about the Town Centre and rough sleepers. Congratulations to them for doing a fabulous job!
12 June 2019
Special CAT Meeting
A special CAT meeting was held in response to concerns raised by residents and local businesses about drug use in the town centre, the issues this causes and the positive steps that are being taken by community safety partners.
The meeting was a chance for residents and businesses to raise their concerns, found out what the Council, Police and other agencies are doing to reduce crime and anti-social bewhaviour associated with drug use and discuss how everyone can work together to keep the town centre a safe place to visit.
The meeting was held in the Octagon Room, Ferneham Hall, from 6:00-7:30pm and was attended by approximately 140 residents.
- Special CAT Meeting Presentation - 12 June 2019, Ferneham Hall
- Special CAT Meeting Notes - 12 June 2019, Ferneham Hall
20 November 2018
Fareham to secure multi-storey car parks at night
The multi-storey car parks in Fareham Town Centre will be secured overnight following complaints from shoppers who feel intimidated by rough sleepers and drug users.