An increase in rough sleeping in Leeds makes some council tenants feel unsafe, a councillor says.
The number of rough sleepers in Leeds fell during the Covid pandemic, but is rising again, the Local Democracy reporting Service saidResidents living in some West Yorkshire tower blocks feel like "prisoners" because of rough sleepers in communal areas, a meeting has heard.
Speaking at a scrutiny meeting Councillor Khan, said: "In the ward I represent we've seen an increase in rough sleeping in those multi-storey blocks."If a rough sleeper doesn't want our services, what avenues do we have and where can they get help from other partners.
"Often it may be the help they need with their health, drug and alcohol addictions is the first thing that's tackled, and then we'll put them into accommodation." she added.
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