Drugs, Machetes, Brothels: The Urgent Crisis of 'Exempt' Hostels in Birmingham Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham exempthousing supportedaccommodation crime council housingbenefit regulation community asb homelessness The harsh realities of life inside Birmingham’s poorly managed ‘exempt’ supported housing have been laid bare by city councillors representing the voices of increasingly desperate residents. Once again, there is a desperate … Read More