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Glasgow Live
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Sarah Hilley

Lack of Glasgow social housing leading to £5 million homelessness overspend

A lack of Glasgow social housing available for homeless people is contributing to a £5 million service overspend to make sure families have places to stay.

Demand for social housing is “outstripping local supply” in the city meaning some people without anywhere to live have to stay in “more expensive” bed and breakfasts.

More people have been presenting themselves as homeless in Glasgow as the economy is hit by the cost of living crisis and the impact of the pandemic.

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