Investing in our housing sector can help prevent a rise in homelessness, create jobs and build sustainable communities
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CIH Scotland: Further reading
CIH Scotland has responded to a call for evidence from the Finance and Public Administration Committee, seeking views on Scotland's public finances in 2022-23.
In its response, CIH Scotland highlighted the importance of continuing to invest in high-quality, affordable homes that meet people's needs in order to support physical and mental wellbeing, the creation of sustainable communities and support the economic recovery from the pandemic.
As policies such as the furlough scheme, the uplift in Universal Credit and restrictions on evictions end, there is a risk that thousands of people could face homelessness if arrears in the social and private rented sector increase.
Whilst temporary initiatives to reduce the threat of a significant increase in homelessness during the pandemic were effective, it is crucial that the Scottish Government adopts a longer-term strategy, including financial support, to prevent homelessness as Covid-19 restrictions are eased and UK Government support is withdrawn.
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Updated 04.08.21
Welsh Government: Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing for rent, committing an initial £250 million in 2021 to 2022 for 20,000 new low carbon homes.
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