'Some of their rents are way above the Scottish average.'
Some social homes in Glasgow could become unaffordable, a councillor has warned, as the city approved its housing strategy for the next five years.
The goals of the council’s new housing strategy for 2023 to 2028 include providing 6,500 affordable homes and the same number of private properties.Councillor Kenny McLean, SNP, said its vision is for “more affordable, accessible, safer, sustainable homes which support good health and thriving neighbourhoods across the city.”
Raising issues over social housing rents, Councillor McDougall, Labour, said: “We have lost a number of community- based housing associations and a number of housing associations are taking over. Some of their rents are way above the Scottish average. Is the council taking note of this? Councillor Martha Wardrop, Scottish Greens, pointed out social landlords could play a part in helping domestic abuse victims.Susanne Millar, chief officer of Glasgow's Health and Social Care Partnership, confirmed the organisation is working with social landlords on the issue as part of a domestic abuse strategy.
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