Homelessnessmust be tackled

THE Mayor of Londonderry says it is imperative homelessness is addressed in the city.

Mayor Kevin Campbell will hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the issue of homelessness in the city.

The meeting comes following the Sleep Out event that was held in the city recently to mark Homelessness Awareness Week.

Representatives from statutory agencies, support groups and agencies have been invited to attend the meeting which will take place at the Council Offices, on Wednesday, December 19 at 12.30pm.

The Mayor said it was imperative that this important issue is brought to the fore.

“We are just a week away from Christmas and this is an issue that needs to be addressed. I hope that by getting the key agencies around the table we can have a constructive discussion and look at solutions to this problem,” he stated.