Mayor Marvin Rees has clarified Bristol council’s position, saying it is exactly the same as the other 11 councils.

The council and homelessness charity St Mungo’s are participating in the programme.

 One less thing to fear for the city’s rough sleepers

Council plans to work with the government’s Immigration Enforcement to detain and remove European rough sleepers from the UK has been thrown into doubt.

Documents obtained by the Cable show the council plans for removing immigrant rough sleepers

Joint operations between the council and Immigration Enforcement have been ongoing for at least two years

New funding targets individuals for detention.