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Homelessness Strategy

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 requires every local authority to develop and produce a Corporate Homelessness Strategy for the prevention and alleviation of homelessness.

This is South Ayrshire Council’s first Corporate Homelessness Strategy and it is based on a strategic assessment and analysis of homelessness in the locality. This analysis has helped shape the aims and objectives of the strategy and clearly states what actions are required to achieve them. The strategy itself will be subject to regular review to ensure that it is working as effectively as possible and continues to meet the needs of people who are, or at risk of becoming homeless.

The strategy is based on the fundamental principle that homelessness is not just a housing problem and will require a corporate response and a commitment across all council departments to work in partnership not only with each other but also with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies. The strategy goes further in encouraging partnership links with the private sector in order to increase the supply of affordable homes.

This Council is committed to ensuring that every household has access to safe and secure accommodation, that families and those with special needs are supported in their homes, that the needs of children are recognised and respected and that young people are given the necessary advice and support to enable them to make a successful transition to independent living.

This strategy will assist the council meet these commitments and by doing so will move us towards the objectives of eliminating rough sleeping and reducing homelessness in South Ayrshire.

Homelessness Strategy (2,889KB)