Fiona McTaggart is set to retire from her position as CEO at Govan Housing Association early in 2023, after ten years at Govan and 30 years in the social housing sector. During her time as leader at Govan, Fiona has guided the Association into a group structure including setting up and overseeing th
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Govan households have been given financial aid to deal with staggering energy costs to the tune of £350,000 over the past 18 months. The community's three housing associations – Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – joined forces to launch the Govan Energy Advice Project.
Govan Housing Association has excelled in a UK-wide drive to help young people get a flying start to their working lives. The much-praised Kickstart Scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions, giving young people six months of work with employers, has been a huge success.
The University of Glasgow was praised this week for sharing its multi-million vision to supplement the ongoing growth of Govan as a thriving place for living and working. Community groups – including local housing providers Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – were told of the University&rsq
A striking new artwork celebrating life in Govan has been unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of Govan Housing Association. The eye-catching tenement artwork by celebrated street artist Sam Bates – better known as “smug” – encapsulates the vibrancy of this iconic community
Govan Housing Association, in partnership with Glasgow City Council Housing and Regeneration, has completed work on previously uninhabitable flats in Ibrox, Glasgow.
The funding package for the redevelopment of Water Row on the banks of the Clyde in Central Govan has been completed with the addition of just over £1.6 million in grant support from the Glasgow City Region City Deal after a Glasgow City Council committee gave its approval yesterday.
Govan's three housing associations have welcomed news that an iconic Clyde steamer berthed on their doorstep will sail once again. HRH Princess Anne this month revealed that TS Queen Mary will return to service – decades after it last sailed the Clyde.
Families in Glasgow’s Govan have been given a winter warmer with the launch of a £40,000 voucher scheme to combat soaring fuel bills. Three housing associations in Govan – Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark have come together to create the Govan Energy Advice Project.
Govan Housing Association has been accreditated by the Scottish Government under ‘The Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers in Type II/III in Debt and Welfare Rights’. Govan Housing Association’s Financial Inclusion Team successfully achieved the SNSIAP A
Two of Glasgow's empty flats describes as being in a “state of disrepair” are set to be bought by Glasgow City Council and brought back into use by two local housing associations.
Govan's ambitious multi-million transformation with housing at its heart has received a ministerial seal of approval. Tom Arthur MSP, the minister of public finance, planning and community wealth was in Govan to see a range of improvements which will transform the lives of local people.
Work is under way to deliver Govan Housing Association's £17 million development in the heart of Govan. The Association is building 92 flats in a striking waterfront development which will transform the look of Govan Cross.
Scotland’s first community-based housing association is gearing up to mark its 50th anniversary this year. Govan Housing Association was formed in 1971 in a trail-blazing move that led the way for others to follow.
Govan Housing Association's plans to deliver new affordable homes at Water Row in Govan have been submitted for planning.