Improve Local Authority website housing information
All Scottish Local Authorities should consider offering housing information for Service Leavers, veterans and their families on their websites with direct links from Housing home pages to improve accessibility.
2019 SVC evaluation of status:
Partially implemented
2019 update provided by the Scottish Government:
The Social housing allocations in Scotland- a practice guide (February 2019) reinforces the need to have clear information and housing options advice services in place for all applicants, including veterans. However, the design of a Local Authority website is a matter for each individual Local Authority.
2020 SVC evaluation of status:
Partially implemented
2020 update provided by the Scottish Government:
The publication “Social housing allocations in Scotland: practice guide” (February 2019) reinforces the need to have clear information and housing options advice services in place for all applicants, including veterans. However, the design of a Local Authority website is a matter for each individual Local Authority.