An application for planning permission for the development of high-quality student accommodation on London Road was the city council’s planning committee yesterday. Continue reading People Know How heading back east as Meadowbank welcomes (?) student housing
A freedom of information request by the Scottish Conservatives has revealed that 6,193 disabled people are waiting for housing in Edinburgh. Continue reading Over 6,000 disabled people waiting for housing in Edinburgh
Housing & Economy Convener Cllr Kate Campbell is encouraging residents to have their say on short term lets by taking part in the Scottish Government’s consultation on the regulation of the industry.
The time people facing homelessness spend in unsuitable temporary housing including B&Bs could be limited, following a consultation launched yesterday.
A seven-day restriction in unsuitable temporary accommodation for everyone experiencing homelessness, as currently exists for families with children and pregnant women, is being proposed.
The Scottish Government also wants improvements made to the consistency of temporary accommodation quality across the country.
While most temporary accommodation is generally good, with the majority of homeless households found accommodation in the social rented sector, there are no set standards which cover the range of temporary accommodation available.
The consultation will also consider what legally enforceable standards could look like, developed in partnership with the sector and people with lived experience. These changes would mean that people living in temporary accommodation will experience a higher and more consistent level of accommodation and support while a permanent solution to their housing need is found.
Speaking at the Housing First Scotland annual conference in Edinburgh, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell said: “Temporary accommodation can offer an important emergency safety net for anyone who finds themselves homeless with nowhere else to go, such as those fleeing domestic violence. But it should be just that – temporary.
“We want to make sure that the time anyone spends in temporary accommodation is as short as possible before moving to a more appropriate, settled home.
“It is also essential that temporary accommodation is of good quality so those who experience homelessness have the best possible chance to find their feet again.
“Making settled housing a priority is a key action in our plans to end homelessness, backed by £50 million of investment. We recognise the importance of a settled home for supporting people to live their life with good health, wellbeing and a sense of community and belonging.”
WITH TEMPERATURES rising in the capital, property market activity among both buyers and sellers is continuing to hit record levels. According to Warners Solicitors & Estate Agents, activity is at its highest since the ‘credit crunch’, and shows few signs of slowing down despite the prospect of Brexit. Continue reading Edinburgh’s Housing Market Banishes Brexit Blues
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP, Gordon Macdonald, has given his backing to an announcement from the First Minister that councils will be handed powers to regulate and control short term holiday lets. Continue reading Edinburgh residents urged to have their say on short-term lets
Ensuring the housing market is fairer and delivers more people the homes they want is at the heart of a package announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday. Continue reading Scottish Government acts to build a fairer housing market
Prevention work has led to a significant reduction in the number of homeless presentations over the last five years, according to the city council housing leader Councillor Kate Campbell.
There has been 20.6% reduction over the five year period 2014-15 to 2018-19 and a 2.7% reduction in homeless presentations between 2018-2019 and 2017-2018.
Continue reading Housing Convener welcomes fall in homeless numbers
EDINBURGH-based care specialist Blackwood has been praised by Scotland’s major regulatory body for helping people with disabilities live life to the fullest. Continue reading Blackwood scores high with Care Watchdog
The extent of empty homes and how these can be brought back into use is to be investigated by Holyrood’s Local Government and Communities Committee. Continue reading Holyrood Committee launches inquiry into Scotland’s empty homes
