SFHA Policy Manager Susie Fitton chats Housing Bill on podcast

SFHA Policy Manager Susie Fitton joined the Scottish Housing News podcast to discuss the proposed amendments to the Housing Bill. 

Alongside Susie, the conversation features insights from Maeve McGoldrick, Head of Policy and Communications at Crisis in Scotland, and John Mills, Head of Housing at Fife Council and co-chair of ALACHO, exploring the implications of the Bill, the role of local authorities, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges faced in implementing these changes.

The episode also addresses the need for a cultural shift in how homelessness is approached, emphasising prevention over crisis management, and the necessity for adequate resources and support systems to effectively tackle the issue.

You can listen to the episode via the player below. 

Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction to the Housing Scotland Bill
• 03:09 - Key Amendments and Their Implications
• 05:48 - The Role of Local Authorities in Homelessness Prevention
• 09:01 - Challenges in Implementation and Resource Allocation
• 11:52 - The Importance of Collaboration and Data Sharing
• 15:10 - Addressing Domestic Abuse in Housing Policy
• 18:02 - The Carrot vs. Stick Debate in Housing Legislation
• 20:46 - Future Directions and Key Amendments Needed
• 24:08 - Conclusion and Next Steps

A transcript of the episode is available here.

Scottish Housing News has written a blog to accompany the episode here.