As we've mentioned previously, such services are constantly under pressure due to funding insecurity and we hope that the legislation will provide some protection.Written evidence: Cyrenians
The Bill proposes that a local authority's local housing strategy should include an assessment of the needs of persons and the availability of housing support services, including in relation to homelessness.Scottish Parliament's Information Centre research briefing on the Housing (Scotland) Bill
Section 42 of the Bill requires that as part of that assessment of homelessness in their area, the local authority must assess the needs of persons in the area for, and the availability of, services that must be provided in accordance with section 32B(4) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 Act and other housing support services.Scottish Parliament's Information Centre research briefing on the Housing (Scotland) Bill
The services that must be provided under section 32B(4) are specified in regulations and include, for example, advising on tenants' rights, or advising or assisting a person in settling into a new...