A concerned councillor is calling for a “housing emergency” to be officially declared in Dumfries and Galloway so that radical steps can be taken to rescue the sinking service.
Paula Stevenson, who represents North West Dumfries, is appalled at the never-ending backlog of hundreds of people effectively homeless in temporary accommodation.
She was also shocked to learn that the Scottish Housing Regulator has announced that there is a “heightened risk of systemic failure” in the delivery of housing and homelessness services within Dumfries and Galloway Council.
A formal motion will now be tabled by Councillor Stevenson at the full council meeting today demanding serious action to try and address the dire situation.
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