The letter has been signed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, his deputy Kate Green and the 10 council leaders
Greater Manchester's political leaders have called for urgent action from the government to help house asylum seekers and refugees. They have spoken of the 'acute' pressures local authorities are facing, blaming government policies.
They have also warned of an increase in homelessness among asylum seekers due to a policy change designed to serve decisions faster. Already, one in 20 homeless people in Greater Manchester become homeless after being forced to leave Home Office accommodation - double the national rate - partly due to the 'inequitable' dispersal of asylum seekers in the city-region, the letter says.
The letter then makes a series of policy recommendations which would help Greater Manchester 'more effectively support all of our communities to live well' and 'fulfil our shared goal of ending rough sleeping'. This includes suspending the benefit cap for Afghan families in hotels - which is said to be creating insurmountable barriers to finding affordable accommodation for larger households - and extending the 90-day notice period served on them.
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