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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, in partnership with Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP), has approved its Affordable Housing Programme for 2018/19. Work is expected to begin later this year on two new housing developments in Harris.

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) is expanding its “highly successful” shared equity scheme to rural sites across the Outer Hebrides with the support of the Scottish Government. Sites are currently being identified to expand the New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE) scheme and are currently hoped to

A 150-year-old seminary in Stornoway could be converted into a block of flats under newly unveiled plans. The Press & Journal has reported that Lewis Builders plans to convert the B-listed Lady Matheson Seminary into six flats to provide “much needed” social housing in the town.

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) and Western Isles Council are preparing plans for a £20 million project to build a care home and 50 homes, according to reports. The Press & Journal has said that the proposed development will include a 52-bed care home and 50 housing units with extra care on

A corporate resources manager from Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has achieved a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management from the Qualifications Company Ltd. Angus Smith was presented with the award by HHP chair Norman MacLeod at HHP’s Board meeting last week.

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has announced plans to transform the corner of Stag Road in Stornoway with the construction of 12 new homes. To be located on the site of the former Stag Bakeries, the homes, made up of 8 x 2 bedroom and 4 x 1 bedroom properties, are being built by Lewis Builders

The Board of Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has approved a rent increase for houses and garages of 3.9% (Nov RPI) for 2018/19 following a consultation with tenants. The Board said the increase will ensure that there is no reduction in the level of service provided and will be sufficient to abso

Construction of four new homes at Tom Na Ba, Galson is underway and should be ready for occupation by September 2018, Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has said. The homes are being built by Alex Murray Construction and are being built beside HHP’s current houses at Tom Na Ba. The cost of the de

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has been awarded ‘Committed to Excellence Assessment – 2 star’ accreditation from Quality Scotland. Committed to Excellence is recognised by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) and HHP achieved the first level of recognition on the Excellen

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has awarded the contract for the development of 10 new homes for affordable rent in Leurbost to Calmax Construction. Preparatory works are underway with a view to the building works commencing in January 2018 and keys being handed over to new tenants in November 2

Western Isles Foyer supports young people who are homeless, in housing need and/or are subject to other social disadvantages. The Foyer provides a drop-in service and support towards independent living skills. Four housing organisations which operate in the Outer Hebrides are supporting Scottish Hou

Norman Macleod Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has appointed a new chair for the organisation following its AGM last week.

(from left) Matthew Hebditch, development officer Tighean Innse Gall; Norman M Macleod, HHP Board member; Alasdair Mackenzie, HHP Board member; Malcolm Burr, chief executive – Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar; Kevin Stewart, minister for local government and housing; Calum Mackay, HHP vice chair; Norman

Angus MacNeil (left) and Angela Smith receive their awards from HHP vice chair Calum Mackay

The Poverty Alliance, which delivers the Scottish Living Wage Accreditation Initiative in partnership with the Living Wage Foundation, has welcomed the news that Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) is now an accredited Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at HHP