Epsom & Ewell has proportionately one of the highest numbers of homeless households in temporary accommodation in England.

That’s according to the council’s recently published annual report, which puts the borough in the top seven outside of London.

Due to the lack of local social rented housing, the council spent over £1.6 million on nightly paid accommodation outside the borough.

The report stated that fewer than 90 social housing properties become available each year, compared to the 1,300 households who are on the housing register.