Scotland’s housing emergency is now a delivery pressure for every council and many public sector partners. Local authorities are challenged to respond amid a bewildering context. Rising homelessness, soaring housing need, acute affordability pressures, distinct rural and island challenges, child poverty need, restrictive planning constraints, and regeneration demand. An expectation too that empty homes, short-term lets and equalities delivery will also be addressed in the face of limited public finances. The question is, can we connect all of these themes in a way that is genuinely deliverable, affordable and swiftly available?

This conference takes place online.

Scotland’s rural, remote and island communities are under pressure. Housing shortages, fragile public services, transport disruption, workforce challenges and demographic change are all acute. These issues are closely connected, threatening long-term viability of communities and their ability to attract and retain people and businesses.

This conference takes place online.