Hub to tackle homelessness opens in Kingshurst

A NEW centre to tackle homelessness among young people has been launched in Kingshurst.
The youth hub will provide housing advice and support to 18 to 24-year-olds in need of assistance.
A joint project between the homelessness charity St Basil's and Solihull Council, it will initially run for two years.
A recent survey found that family breakdown, domestic violence and mental health issues were among the most common reasons people found themselves in difficulties.
Those involved in the consultation said that more information about the options available and a service which was easier to access were among the changes they would like to see.
Lorna Esien, St Basils' deputy chief executive, said: "We have worked in this field for 45 years and in Solihull for over 20 years, we know that the only way to have a positive impact on tackling the issue is through working with partners.
"We look forward to helping shape the positive futures of young people through this partnership."
Aside from the base in Church Close - open Monday to Friday (9am-5pm) and Wednesday (1-5pm) -an outreach service will be accessible in both Chelmsley Wood and Solihull town centre.
Homelessness is a growing problem, with an increase in the number of rough sleepers across the country. In February, the Government was accused by the UK's data watchdog of relying on "misleading" data which disguised the true scale of the problem.