Around 275 permanent housing association and council homes are to be provided to homeless people living in Edinburgh.

The extra properties are being provided through the EdIndex Partnership, which is made up of Edinburgh City Council representatives and 19 landlords.

The homes will be provided in the 18-month period from April 2018 to September 2019.

Council leader Adam McVey said: "Last month, we announced the creation of a cross-party homelessness task force to address the unprecedented pressures facing our services, with demand for both permanent and temporary accommodation exceeding supply.

"Today's announcement of an additional 275 permanent homes is a valuable addition to the work already being done with our partners across the city offering an extensive range of services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, from support and advice on housing options, to assessment services and permanent and temporary accommodation.

"Homelessness prevention is obviously a key priority and along with the council, housing association landlords already provide housing for a high proportion of homeless households in Edinburgh as well supporting households with other needs for housing due to mobility difficulties and overcrowding."