Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027
| Title | Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027 |
|---|---|
| Resource | Housing and Technical |
| Aims and objectives | It is anticipated that the LHS will have a positive impact on several key customer groups. These groups are identified as those predominantly impacted by the LHS and associated services. |
| Conclusion | The overall purpose of the Local Housing Strategy is to determine what needs to be done to ensure there is enough housing of the right type and in the right places to meet the current and future needs of people who choose to live in South Lanarkshire. The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) is supported by a range of evidence, built up over time, including key trends and projections. It provides a detailed and robust overview of main findings for consideration including the current position for housing, and projections of future direction of travel and requirements, based on analysis of this evidence. To support the delivery of the LHS, there are eight priority outcomes which will aim to be achieved over the next five years: 1. Increase overall housing supply and improve access to and choice of housing options that suit people’s needs which they can afford and sustain. 2. Private landlords and tenants are supported to ensure renting remains a sustainable housing option that meets all required standards. 3. Housing quality and energy efficiency are improved, within advice and support provided to owners and tenants to help them achieve the required standards. 4. More homes are heated through decarbonised sources and renewable energy supply opportunities are explored. 5. People with particular needs are better supported to live independently within the community in a suitable and sustainable home. 6. Prevent homelessness occurring and significantly reduce homelessness. 7. People who experience homelessness are provided with suitable temporary accommodation as required and are supported to move to settled accommodation that meets their needs as quickly as possible. 8. Housing sustainability is improved in priority areas and settlements and people are encouraged to be part of their local community. The Local Housing Strategy links closely to the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan, the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, the Health & Social Care Partnership Strategic Commissioning Plan and Local Development Plan. This assessment supports the council's wider objectives of tackling poverty and reducing socio-economic disadvantage across South Lanarkshire. |
| Completed date | 15/11/2022 |
| Contact email | equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
| Area | Council wide |