A leading housing charity has started legal action against Scotland’s largest local authority, accusing it of condemning people to the streets.

Shelter Scotland is taking Glasgow city council to court over concerns about “gatekeeping” — choosing who gets access to services — and other alleged failings.

The charity claims that the council has illegally denied eligible people a place in temporary accommodation. It is seeking judicial review at the Court of Session because the council did not respond to a pre-action letter, which set a deadline of September 30.

Graeme Brown, of Shelter Scotland, said: “Time’s up, Glasgow city council. We are taking you to court. We are not taking this action lightly. We exist to fight for people’s rights to a decent home and