Local authorities and homelessness: an action plan for elected members
Local authorities and homelessness: an action plan for elected members
Scotland has the most ambitious homelessness programme in Europe. Local councils are at the heart of how that programme is delivered. Shelter believes that newly-elected councillors are crucial in the drive to house all homeless people by 2012. This target, which is set in law and has been internationally acclaimed, will need to be fully implemented in the council term 200711.
Tackling the challenge means preventing homelessness where possible and ensuring that sufficient homes are available for those who still become homeless.
Shelter is campaigning for funding for 30,000 more affordable homes for rent in Scotland to come out of the Comprehensive Spending Review. Funding for more houses will help to ease the pressure on waiting lists and temporary accommodation.