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To: Southampton City Council
S'oton Council : Please use empty buildings to ensure no one sleeps rough this winter
Please follow Manchester City Councils lead and open up empty and structurally safe buildings for the homeless this winter.
Why is this important?
More and more people are becoming homeless everyday, particularly in the climate of austerity and we are all susceptible to the adverse effects of harsh winter weather. With babies and children dying in cars when sleeping rough with their parents and number of people, even with houses, dying due to the bitter cold it is of vital importance that people are protected this winter.
Furthermore, preventative action to reduce health problems as a result of cold weather could save the NHS money as they would not have to treat illnesses due to harsh weather.
It is therefore simply logical to open up empty buildings this winter to provide shelter for those who are in need.
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/feb/04/uk-death-rate-above-average-winter-cold-flu
