The Lunch Discussion: View From The Street - 5,000 Reasons to Care about Homelessness - Aug 2026

On this episode Rod Maxwell and View From The Street's James Spencer take to the streets of Altrincham to talk with residents and people affected by homelessness, responding to a reported 5,000 people sleeping rough in England and Andy Burnham’s pledge to tackle the issue.

The conversations reveal the complexity of homelessness — personal stories about the impact of addiction, mental health challenges, veterans, failed shared accommodation and bureaucratic barriers — and highlight how one-size solutions often fall short.

The episode raises awareness of the human stories behind the statistics and previews further discussions with charities and local initiatives aiming to help those living on the streets.

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