LSVT homelessness

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This community of practice is a closed group for representatives from the non-stock holding local authorities to support them with the challenges that are unique to them in fulfilling their statutory homelessness duties.  As a member of this community of practice you can expect to have access to up to four events per year, a dedicated online discussion forum, data dashboards, access to guidance documents and other publications. 

This community of practice is a closed group for representatives from the non-stock holding local authorities to support them with the challenges that are unique to them in fulfilling their statutory homelessness duties

Key Content

1

Securing housing provision that meets homelessness need

2

The nature of the lettings relationship between the local authority and housing associations, e.g., section 5 referrals, nominations, etc

3

Information sharing and joint working between the local authority and housing associations

4

Ensuring support provision leads to sustainable tenancies

Latest News

Scottish Fuel Fund

04-May-23
Funds secured by HACT and Melville are now available for housing associations to access, providing vouchers to support residents with rising fuel costs.

Publications and reports

Report of Meeting of Stock Transfer Homelessness Authorities, September 2022

Brief report of meeting of stock transfer homelessness authorities held on 1 September 2022.

LSVT Authorities Benchmarked Homelessness Performance, 2021-2

Presentation slides of a benchmarked analysis of performance by the six stock transfer authorities and their transfer associations

Temporary Accommodation Self-assessment Worksheet

Self-assessment framework: Temporary Accommodation

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