“Councils remain firmly committed to ensuring that our communities can access affordable, safe and stable homes. Today’s homelessness statistics are therefore disappointing, even if they show some homeless metrics stabilising for applications and assessments.

"Whilst we are seeing some progress including fewer breaches of unsuitable accommodation orders, homelessness continues to have a profound impact on individuals and families across our communities.

"As we have set out in COSLA’s Manifesto for this year’s Holyrood Election, we are seeking the support of the next Scottish Government to confirm multi-year funding, devolve the control of funds to the local level and support our call for the UK Government to write-off of housing debt to accelerate the construction of new affordable homes.”