Charlie Cooley has arrived as East Lothian Housing Association’s new director of asset management and its subsidiary maintenance company R3. He replaces Duncan Mackay, who retires after 14 years, arriving when R3 was just an idea, and leaving behind a leading all-trades maintenance company, wo
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There is now just one week left to book your free place for the Scottish Tenant Engagement Network, a new, bi-monthly online professional network, which focuses on innovation and best practice in tenant engagement. The Scottish Tenant Engagement Network has been developed by CX-Feedback, which curre
Rising demand for renewable energy has seen the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) expand with the creation of a dedicated air source heat pump division which is set to create up to 15 jobs in the coming year. Graeme Porter has been appointed as operations manager to lead the new arm of the business as
The Glasgow Care & Repair Service managed and delivered by Southside Housing Association has been awarded a Scottish Quality Mark Accreditation. Funded by Glasgow City Council and Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership, the service aims to help keep older and disabled people
An east-end community is celebrating one of its greatest successes – 10 years on from the opening of a new community centre. The Calton Heritage and Learning Centre has marked its 10th birthday week with a party to celebrate its important place in the community
Fife's first ethical letting agency was officially launched last month. Fife Private Rental Solutions (FPRS) is keen to support a strong and sustainable private rental sector which can assist in tackling the homeless issue in Fife. Not just for vulnerable tenants or those on benefits, the service ha
A new consultation will give the opportunity to shape Glasgow’s new City Development Plan and so the future use and development of land in the city.
Homeowners in Moray’s conservation areas are being encouraged to apply for grants up to £12,500 to repair or reinstate traditional windows.
A housing association tenant took his own life after following long-running mental health issues and a nine-month noise nuisance complaint, it has been revealed. The Housing Ombudsman has determined that Clarion’s lack of consideration of the resident’s vulnerability when handl
Springfield Properties has signed a new affordable housing contract, worth £6.1 million, with the Highland Council. The design and build phase of the contract is due to commence in the coming weeks and will be delivered over a period of approximately 18 months, with the Group receiving payment
Preventing and addressing anti-social behaviour will be the focus of a new independently chaired working group being set up by the Scottish Government. Members will look at the current approach and make recommendations on what long-term changes can be made to reduce such behaviour and support victim
Housing emergency declarations could happen anywhere in Scotland because there has been a long-term lack of investment in maintaining the existing stock and growing the social housing sector, according to an estate and letting agency.
A new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has noted the progress being made by Calvay Housing Association as the landlord continues to work towards compliance with the regulatory standards of governance and financial management.
South Ayrshire Council is working with partners to deliver approximately 861 affordable homes across South Ayrshire by 2029.
A Holyrood Committee has launched a new call for views on legislation which would give Scottish ministers new powers to assess and remediate buildings in Scotland with unsafe cladding, following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.