Coventry student flats

Derby City Council has finalized a £12.5 million purchase of the Abbey Lodge Student Village to convert it into 96 flats for homeless families, with occupancy expected to begin shortly. The funding comes from various sources including government grants and council borrowing, aimed at reducing reliance on expensive temporary accommodations like bed and breakfasts. In Coventry, a proposal to rent out studios in a student accommodation building was rejected by the council due to the rooms being deemed too small for permanent residents, highlighting ongoing challenges in the housing sector. Meanwhile, Plymouth City Council plans to buy and refurbish a student accommodation building into 30 flats for homeless families, funded by a £15 million budget aimed at addressing the local housing crisis. Both councils emphasize the pressing need for affordable housing solutions amid rising homelessness. These initiatives underscore a broader trend where local authorities are repurposing student accommodations to meet urgent housing demands.