Daniel Harris, a local Brighton housing campaigner, is encouraging the city council to create more specialist support for LGBTQ+ homeless people in the area.
According to The Argus, Harris told the local council and the housing committee that homeless LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience violence as they lack tailored support.
He cited a recent report from the Albert Kennedy Trust which found 25% of young homeless people identified as LGBTQ+.Harris said 37% of non-LGBTQ+ homeless people are provided housing by the council, compared to only 29% of lesbians and 23% of gay men.
He said that many LGBTQ+ people are attracted to Brighton due to its reputation of being accepting and inclusive, but suggested this is not always the case,.