Cyrenians Statement on Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025
On 30 September Parliament agreed to pass the Housing (Scotland) Bill. Our CEO Ewan Aitken Comments:
“We welcome the passing of today’s Housing Bill as a significant step forward in addressing Scotland’s housing emergency. But we must be clear: we cannot build our way out of homelessness alone. Housing is fundamental, yet the root causes of homelessness go far deeper.
The three years between Royal Assent and implementation offer a vital window. We need to use this time to work across government, local authorities, and the third sector to design responses that prevent homelessness, support people earlier, and improve long-term outcomes.
Cyrenians will continue to bring our public-health approach to this work — ensuring that the voices of those most affected are heard, and that solutions are person-centred, trauma-informed, and collaborative. This is our chance to make lasting change. Let’s not waste it.”