P2-51 Response Accepted AI-assessed

Arrange emergency temporary accommodation provision

Recommendation

That all local authorities make such arrangements as are reasonably practicable for enabling them to place people in temporary accommodation at short notice and in ways that meet their personal, religious and cultural requirements. Such arrangements should, as far as possible, involve local providers of social housing. (113.75)

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the available evidence, the government supports this recommendation, noting that local authorities are already legally obligated under the Housing Act 1996 to re-house people displaced by an emergency. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is engaging with sector partners to develop guidance that will clarify these duties and arrangements for temporary accommodation.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Accepted Local Authorities
26 Feb 2025

The government supports this recommendation made towards local authorities. Local authorities already have a legal obligation under the Housing Act 1996 to re-house people displaced by an emergency. This duty will be highlighted in guidance that clarifies key duties on local authorities.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026

MHCLG continues engagement with sector partners to determine appropriate guidance approaches for temporary accommodation arrangements in emergencies. (Covers Recommendations 50-55.)

Source
Source
Inquiry Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report 04 Sep 2024
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Responsible Bodies
Local Authorities Primary
Themes & Tags
Emergency contingency plans Domestic abuse accommodation support Emergency Response Accommodation Local Authorities
Recommendation age 1.5 yrs
Last formal update 01 Feb 2026