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Evidence Session - Kyleakin, Skye
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We had our second evidence session on 7 November in Kyleakin looked at the poverty impacts from a lack of housing, the condition of housing and measures to sustain people in their tenancies. In the afternoon we undertook several visits to hear from a range of groups on the impact of poverty in Skye. These groups included Kyleakin Connections, Broadford and Strath Community Company, Lochalsh Youth Community Trust, Living Hope, Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations, Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau and Kyle and Lochalsh Mental Health Association.
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Housing Sounding Board
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The Housing Sounding Board met on 27 October led by Maureen Knight, Albyn Housing and Cllr Maureen Ross which looked at looked at the impact that housing can have on poverty. This session will help inform discussions at the evidence session next month.
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First Evidence Session in Fort William
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We had our first evidence session in Fort William looking at poverty caused by lack of access to transport, digital and to public services. In the afternoon we had the opportunity to visit several local organisations to hear their perspective on poverty and what could be done to address that. We had some good conversations with Lochaber Hope, Care Lochaber, Volunteer Action Lochaber and Kinlochleven Community Trust.
