In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention.
The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Meave McGoldrick, head of policy and communications at Crisis in Scotland, and John Mills, head of housing at Fife Council and co-chair of ALACHO, exploring the implications of the Bill, the role of local authorities, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges faced in implementing these changes.
The episode also addresses the need for a cultural shift in how homelessness is approached, emphasising prevention over crisis management, and the necessity for adequate resources and support systems to effectively tackle the issue.
A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/amendments-to-the-housing-bill-with-susie-fitton-john-mills-and-maeve-mcgoldrick-podcast-transcript
Jimmy Black has written a blog to accompany the episode here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/blacks-blog-do-your-job-by-law
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Housing Scotland Bill
03:09
Key Amendments and Their Implications
05:48
The Role of Local Authorities in Homelessness Prevention
09:01
Challenges in Implementation and Resource Allocation
11:52
The Importance of Collaboration and Data Sharing
15:10
Addressing Domestic Abuse in Housing Policy
18:02
The Carrot vs. Stick Debate in Housing Legislation
20:46
Future Directions and Key Amendments Needed
24:08
Conclusion and Next Steps
Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner.
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