Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan

This is our first Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP) and sets out how we will work as a partnership to be bold and act wisely to bring about a step change in addressing homelessness.

We will take a planned and measured approach, setting targets annually, to achieve the South Lanarkshire RRTP vision:  ‘Homelessness in South Lanarkshire is significantly reduced, with homeless households moving to a settled home as quickly as possible’

Co-produced with partner organisations, the RRTP includes five high-level and ambitious priority objectives that we aim to achieve in South Lanarkshire over 2019-2024, which are:

• Prevent homelessness from occurring and significantly reduce homelessness
• Significantly reduce the time spent by households in temporary accommodation and minimise moves before moving to settled homes
• Improve and increase the provision of housing support for households to live independently within communities
• Expand the scope and capacity of our Housing First approach to be the first response for households with multiple complex needs
• Enhance integration and partnership working to embed RRTP through a whole systems approach

This approach aligns with both the Scottish Government’s national vision and principles for Rapid Rehousing, and South Lanarkshire’s Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027. You can also view our Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan - Annual Review 2023/24 for further information.

If you would like to share your views on the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan 2019-2024, you can email: housing.strategy@southlanarkshire.gov.uk