Urgent housing failures fixed

Luke Myer MP has helped secure urgent action for a single mum in Coulby Newham after Middlesbrough Council repeatedly closed her homelessness case without warning — leaving her and her two young sons without stable accommodation for more than two years.

Following Luke’s intervention, the Council acknowledged serious errors, apologised, and reinstated her Band 1 housing priority. A senior manager has now taken direct oversight of her case, and no officer is permitted to amend or close her account without their approval.

For a family which has endured years without a safe place to live, constant stress, and children sharing the strain of uncertainty, Luke’s intervention ensures they have a real chance to secure a stable home. Luke continues to challenge poor practice in local housing services to prevent similar failings affecting other vulnerable families.

If you need support with housing, homelessness or emergency accommodation, you can email luke.myer.mp@parliament.uk, visit the Guisborough constituency office, or book a face-to-face appointment at lukemyer.uk/surgeries.