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William hopes to ‘ease pressure’ on councils tackling homelessness

Source: PA Wire

The Prince of Wales hopes his ambitious project to eradicate all forms of homelessness in six UK locations eases the day-to-day “pressure” councils face so they can plan ahead.

William spoke about his Homewards initiative during a visit to Sheffield to learn how residents, landlords, the local authority and others are working together to help tackle the issue of those without a permanent home.

His trip focused on one of the cornerstone issues of his public work and came after footage emerged of the of Wales out shopping at

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