Exceptional response captures the views of 24% of the town’s population
“With no future prospect of suitable accommodation in Langholm, those of working age or with families are likely to widen their search for housing, schooling and employment and move to other areas of Dumfries and Galloway.
“An aging population will be forced to stay in unsuitable accommodation, requiring support from external bodies to undertake routine daily tasks – placing pressure on the local health and social care services. In the long run, this has the potential to cause labour migration, skills shortage and a demographic imbalance in Langholm.”
These are three of the key conclusions drawn from a recent survey of Langholm’s housing needs carried out for The Stevenson Trust
by South of Scotland Community Housing (SOSCH).
A spokesman for SOSCH said, “The survey revealed that there is a clear need for greater housing choice in Langholm and demonstrated three profiles of housing need: existing residents who are nearing retirement/already retired), local working people and families.
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