Mike Dailly joins expert group tackling homelessness

Mike Dailly of Govan Law Centre has been appointed to an expert group tasked with addressing homelessness.

The short-term Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group, announced in the Scottish government’s programme last month, met for the first time this week. One of their first tasks is to come up with urgent recomendations to minimise rough sleeping this winter.

The group, which draws on expertise from across the sector, will examine how the Scottish government’s commitment to end rough sleeping can be achieved and how best a new £50 million fund can support this.

Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said: “The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group will be recommending immediate steps we can take to minimise rough sleeping, both this winter and for good, as well as ways to transform temporary accommodation.

“The members bring a wide range of expertise, experience and enthusiasm and I know they will provide invaluable advice. The group will be engaging with all partners who deal with homelessness, including in local authorties and the third sector, so we can harness the wealth of knowledge available.

“We are committeed to ending rough sleeping, preventing homelessness, and transforming outcomes for those who experience it. The action group and the new £50 million fund are important steps in achieving this.”