Here in Sheffield, our aim is to end homelessness – and we are now part of a global group of cities working to make that happen.

The sight of people sleeping rough and stories of families living in temporary accommodation have, sadly, become familiar in recent years. But there is nothing inevitable about homelessness. It can be tackled, and in Sheffield we are developing innovative ways to prevent people from becoming homeless.

Around the world, cities and local authorities are at the forefront of finding solutions to end homelessness. Sheffield has now joined the international mayors’ council on homelessness to join the global effort.