Councillors say rough sleeping has become "more visible" in recent weeks with tents being pitched up at other areas along the Wensum and in the city. The announcement marks an end to nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalised rough sleeping and begging. "I once spoke to a lady who was sleeping rough on our side of the river. Jacob Huntley (Image: Denise Bradley)"The new prime minister’s commitment to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness is welcome news, as is the additional funding being provided." "The fact that the number of people sleeping rough is increasing is the failure of successive governments over many years to address the root causes of homelessness."