Perth & Kinross Community Planning Partnership (CPP) has approved its first Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) for submission to the Scottish Government, which calls for more affordable homes.

The SOA is a result of a concordat signed between Cosla and the Scottish Government, which has introduced a new system for funding allocation. It reduces 'ring-fencing' arrangements that limit how funding is spent, and allows the CPP greater flexibility to achieve its objectives for local communities.

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The SOA translates local and national priorities and targets into an agreed plan for delivery in Perth and Kinross.

Overarching priorities for the area include increasing the provision of affordable housing; raising the attainment and achievement to ensure that all young people get the best possible start in life; and tackling environmental challenges such as waste reduction.

Councillor Ian Miller, Chair of the Community Planning Partnership, said: "This document underlines our continued commitment as a CPP to work together to ensure that our key policy priorities are delivered for the good of everyone in Perth and Kinross.

"I believe that we can only achieve our ambitious targets through a partnerhsip approach. As Chair of the Community Planning Partnership, I aim to ensure this is exactly what happens."

(GK/JM)