New figures from the Welsh government show an increase of 72% in the number of homeless people in Wales.
The highest number of rough sleepers was recorded in Cardiff – where 53 people were counted in a single night to be sleeping on the street.
The survey was carried out last November.
The Wallich is a homeless charity based in Cardiff dedicated to providing accommodation for homeless people across the country.
Public Affairs and Research Manager Mia Rees, said “Cardiff City Council are not well enough equipped yet to deal with the increasing problem that the city is facing.”
Cardiff City Council say they take the issue of rough sleeping seriously and are working to help vulnerable people.
Cabinet Member for Health, Housing and Wellbeing, Cllr Susan Elsmore, said: “We take extremely seriously the issue of rough sleeping and recognize that the numbers of people sleeping rough has increased. The issues are complex and the aim is to address these with appropriate responses, whilst ensuring we continue to support vulnerable people from sleeping rough into accommodation.”
