Change to applying for social housing in West Dunbartonshire

The form was created after an agreement between the council and six local housing associations <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
The form was created after an agreement between the council and six local housing associations (Image: Supplied)
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West Dunbartonshire residents can now apply for social housing through a single online form.

Launched this month, the form was created after an agreement between the council and six local housing associations.

The new approach simplifies the application process, eliminating the need for multiple forms for different landlords.

The participating housing associations are Caledonia Housing Association, Clydebank Housing Association, Cordale Housing Association, Dalmuir Park Housing Association, Knowes Housing Association, and Trafalgar Housing Association.


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Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, convener of housing and communities, said: "This is a significant step in making social housing more accessible for our residents.

"By reducing the need for multiple forms, we’re putting people first and ensuring that applying for a home is as straightforward as possible."

Councillor Hazel Sorrell, vice convener of housing and communities, said: “We’re proud to be working in partnership with our local housing associations to deliver a unified application process.

"This change reflects our commitment to improving services and supporting tenants.”

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