Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS), which represents members who together deliver the majority of the country’s new homes, has warmly welcomed today’s news that the Scottish Government is proposing to introduce a standalone National Outcome on Housing – something the organisation has campaigned strongly for.
At a time when five local authorities have declared housing emergencies and independent research has found that 28 per cent of all Scottish households are in some form of housing need, HFS Chief Executive Jane Wood, said:
“I am delighted to see Housing being proposed as a standalone National Outcome following our ask during the consultation process. Recognising how foundational housing across all tenures is for everyone, this is a major step forward, not only for all of us representing the sector at this very challenging time but also, and more importantly, those desperately in need of a home.
“With the new leadership that is now in place, we look forward to working with government on integrating housing across directorates in recognition of its critical role in Scotland’s social wellbeing, economic success and transition to net zero.”
9 May 2024