New report highlights fall in homelessness in South Lanarkshire

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Homelessness in South Lanarkshire has decreased in the past year according to a recent council report.An annual review of the council’s Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan was outlined at the Housing and Technical resources committee meeting today (August 10) which highlighted a range of successes including a reduction in homelessness and an increase in affordable homes.The Scottish Government made it compulsory for all councils to prepare Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans in 2018.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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