On the 31October 2007 the Scottish Government issued a discussion document "Firm Foundations: The Future of Housing in Scotland" for consultation. The discussion document sets out the Government's vision for the future of housing in Scotland. The consultation ended on the 25 January 2008.
The Council welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Government's Green Paper and to contribute to the continuing development of Scottish housing policy. The council's response was approved by the Executive Committee on the 25 January 2008.