GUIDANCE on how to best help rough sleepers has been issued as temperatures look set to remain below zero until the end of the week.
Wiltshire Council has a legal duty to provide overnight accommodation to anyone who is sleeping on the streets when the weather is predicted to fall to zero degrees or lower for three consecutive nights.
Current forecasts from the Met Office anticipate that temperatures will drop as low as -3 degrees in the coming nights, not rising to above zero until Sunday.
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If you see someone sleeping rough this week direct them to Bourne Hill or call 01722 434233, or if it is after 5.30pm call the council’s emergency team on 0300 456 0100.
Agencies will also be on hand to provide support in looking at longer term housing solutions.
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