The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 imposes on local
authorities new duties in relation to the provision of housing
advice and information. Guidance from Communities Scotland suggests
the development of a Housing Advice and Information Strategy
as the best way of complying with these duties.
South Ayrshire Council’s Housing Advice and Information
Strategy has been developed following a review of housing advice
and information provision in the Council’s area and in
consultation with a wide range of partners and service users.
By working in partnership with other advice and information
providers this strategy aims to develop a co-ordinated approach
to the provision of housing advice and information.
This Council is committed to working towards the prevention
and alleviation of homelessness in South Ayrshire. Access to
quality accurate advice and assistance is an important element
in the prevention of homelessness and in enabling service users
to make informed choices on their housing options.
This strategy will assist the council meet this commitment by
ensuring that quality housing advice and information is freely
available to all residents in South Ayrshire.
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