NDM7989 Plaid Cymru debate - The cost of living crisis an housing

NDM7989 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes that the cost-of-living crisis affecting households across Wales is increasing the risk of homelessness.

2. Notes that Wales's average rental values have increased to £726 per month in March 2022, up by 7.2 per cent compared to March 2021.

3. Notes that, despite the local housing allowance being designed to cover the lowest 30 per cent of households in Wales, only 3.8 per cent of households are actually covered by it.

4. Calls on the UK Government to reform the local housing allowance to make it work for Wales.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to consider the recommendations of the End Youth Homelessness Cymru Roadmap.

A Roadmap to Ending Youth Homelessness in Wales - End Youth Homelessness Cymru