Rising homelessness in East Renfrewshire is causing “unprecedented demand” for social housing, with supply unable to meet the need.
Figures for mid-year 2022/23 show 228 homeless presentations — with 200 eligible to be offered homes — but only 97 properties becoming available for rent.
Cllr Danny Devlin, the council’s housing convener, said the increase in homelessness is “the next pandemic in Scotland”.
