The new 2026 to 2036 SAHP is intended to combine the best elements of previous programmes with new design elements to maximise delivery and ensure it enables providers to build the types of homes the country needs. The core strategic objective of this new programme will be to maximise supply - particularly of Social Rent homes, with a target to deliver at least 60% of the homes under the programme as Social Rent.
The policy paper can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/launching-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036.
The Scottish Government has published a consultation on the enforcement of the Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework.
The consultation is looking at views on making a Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework (TASF) legally enforceable.
Consultation Questions
Question 1. Do you think the physical standards set out in the TASF are appropriate and sufficient to ensure that temporary accommodation provides an adequate, safe and secure space for the household?
Question 2. Please tell us whether there are any additional physical standards that you think should be added to this framework.
Question 3. Do you think that the definition of the physical standards is clear or are there some standards that could be clarified or explained in more detail to aid understanding?
Question 4. Do you think that any of the physical standards should NOT be included in the TASF?
Question 5. In 2020, article 7A was inserted into the Unsuitable Accommodation Order 2014. This set out circumstances where community hosting, rapid access accommodation and shared tenancy accommodation is deemed NOT to be unsuitable accommodation, provided that the household does not include a pregnant woman, a child or a person who exercises parental rights in respect of a child who does not form part of the household. Do you think that the accommodation prescribed under article 7A provides suitable accommodation for certain homeless households?
Question 6. Do you think the location standards set out in the TASF set out are relevant and fit for purpose?
Question 7. Please tell us whether there are any additional location standards that you think should be added to this framework.
Question 8. Do you think that the definition of the location standards is clear o
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