Your local council is: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Website: www.tmbc.gov.uk
Main telephone number: 01732 844522 (Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm, Friday: 9am – 4:30pm)
Based on what you have told us, we have these suggestions.
While this is not a substitute for personalised, professional advice, we hope it is a useful starting point.
Your Area
Your county council is: Kent County Council
Website: www.kent.gov.uk
Main telephone number: 03000 41 41 41 (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm)
Shelter
Shelter provide clear guidance on what help you can expect from the prison or probation services if you’re leaving and have nowhere to stay.
Click here: Shelter – Homelessness applications
Your local council
You can also contact the council directly for homeless assistance and ask to make a homelessness application.
If you find yourself sleeping rough
If you’re sleeping outside, preparing to sleep, or staying somewhere not meant for living, like a car, StreetLink can connect you with local outreach services.
Here’s what to do:
How to register an alert
1. Visit www.thestreetlink.org.uk or call 0300 500 0914.
2. Share your exact location and times you’ll be there; outreach teams usually go out at night.
3. Describe your appearance (e.g., clothing, colour of tent or sleeping bag, pets) to help the team identify you.
4. Provide contact details if possible – you can choose to receive updates via email or SMS.
What happens next?
They will then discuss support options with you, such as:
Extreme weather
During severe weather, the local council may activate SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) to provide emergency shelter.
Check your local council’s website for updates.