Council helps charity with frontline services

A council has come to the aid of people threatened with homelessness after Shelter Cymru was forced to withdraw some of its advice services because of a funding shortfall.  Caerphilly council has increased its funding for frontline services saying it believed the funding boost was a wise move that would save the council money in the longer term. Shelter Cymru helped 265 households at risk of homelessness in the area last year, of which 73 per cent were able to stay in the homes, with a further 8 per cent being helped to find alternatives.