As part of an inter-generational project, residents from Port of Leith Housing Association’s Hermitage Court sheltered housing complex and pupils from Leith Academy were treated to a reading of a play presented by Citadel Arts Group. The school children are taking part in ‘Old’s Cool’, a pro
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Housing association representatives with housing leader Councillor Cammy Day, health, social care and housing convener, Councillor Ricky Henderson, the City of Edinburgh Council chief executive Andrew Kerr, council leader Councillor Andrew Burns and deputy leader Councillor Sandy Howat Edinburgh is
The new housing development at Albion Road in Leith The latest development by Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and its subsidiary company Persevere Developments Limited (PDL) was officially opened by Malcolm Chisholm MSP this week.
Tenants facing eviction from Leith homes belonging to the Agnes Hunter Trust could be allowed to remain in their homes thanks to Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA). Around 200 tenants in Lorne Street, Leith are facing eviction after the charitable trust decided to put their homes up for sale.
As part of Port of Leith Housing Association’s (PoLHA) 40th anniversary, the Association has released a short film looking at the impact it has made in the local community over the past four decades. Featuring comments by chief executive Keith Anderson filmed on The Shore, there were also appearan
An ambitious project to build a new community of affordable homes in Leith is now underway. Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and the City of Edinburgh Council have started work on the Leith Fort housing development, with the first homes due to complete in 2017.
(from left) Wilma Quinn, Millie Gray, Sheila Quinn and Margaret McKinlay A book comprising a commemorative tea set designed by Port of Leith Housing Association’s (PoLHA) St Nicholas Court residents was launched this week by Edinburgh-based best-selling author Millie Gray.
Young graduates receive their graduation award at a ceremony held at Edinburgh City Council Chambers Thirty three young people from across Edinburgh have completed an 18 week training programme, with 18 going straight into employment, apprenticeship or further education following their training.
A group of volunteers from Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) were in attendance at last week’s Older People event at Meadowbank Sports Centre, which saw over 400 people attend. Nearly 100 people took part in a Big Fit Walk, organised by Edinburgh Leisure’s Aging Well group, and three dif
(from left) Christine McCauldin, Irene Graham, Mary Fox and Ella Maitland Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has raised £1580 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Ruth McNeil Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA), which celebrated its 40th anniversary this month, has appointed two new board members and a vice chair.
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) reached its 40th anniversary last week and held a celebration at Hibs stadium which was attended by 150 guests including staff, tenants, partners and contractors. Established in 1975, the Association has invested over £200m creating over 2,700 good quality
From left to right: John Ross and Bill Smith Seven residents at a Port of Leith Housing Association development have taken to growing their own fruit and vegetables, thanks to a scheme run by the housing provider.
Barratt Homes has unveiled plans to deliver 96 affordable homes at three housing developments across Edinburgh, which are collectively worth in excess of £10 million. The housebuilder is currently constructing 44 social housing apartments at its flagship Dalmeny Park development in South Queensferr
A new independent energy supply company, the first in the UK operating on a non-profit distributing basis, plans to be selling heat and power to tenants in 200,000 homes across Scotland by 2020. Our Power Energy, a subsidiary of Our Power Community Benefit Society, has been founded by 35 member orga