Overview
The complainant (Mr C) was concerned that South Lanarkshire Council (the Council)'s decision to relocate temporary accommodation for young homeless people to Main Street, High Blantyre was taken without adequate consultation with local residents. Mr C said that the decision to create similar accommodation for young homeless people at Blairtum Park, Rutherglen had been preceded by extensive consultation with the local community.
Specific complaint and conclusion
The complaint which has been investigated is that the Council failed to engage in proper community consultation regarding the relocation of young homeless persons' accommodation to Main Street, High Blantyre, despite having done so for a similar project at Blairtum Park, Rutherglen (not upheld).
Redress and recommendation
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.