Neil Clapperton is to step down as chief executive of Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association following discussions with the board. A statement issued by the Association said it has been "mutually agreed that it is the appropriate time for Neil to move onto new opportunities".
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The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) is engaging with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association as it seeks to comply with three regulatory standards and other regulatory requirements. In a new engagement plan for the association, the Regulator said it engaged with Lochalsh & Skye in Septembe
A new development of homes in Broadford on the Isle of Skye is set to be launched for private sale through a Priority Purchase Scheme. Being delivered by Inverness-based contractor Compass Building and Construction Services, the eight homes are located within the Campbell’s
Construction has begun on 12 homes in the village of Broadford, Isle of Skye to help address affordable housing challenges.
Neil Clapperton, CEO at Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association, reflects on a day at An Crubh and a National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Gaelic-flavoured Charrette. An Crubh, Gaelic for the hub or nave of a spoked wheel, reminded me of the Charrette planning model, as did our choice of “Open Sp
Construction work has begun on a community-led development of five homes and five self-build plots in the main village of Inverarish. Raasay Development Trust is leading the project with support from the Communities Housing Trust.
Initial plans for the renovation of the disused Borrodale School in Glendale on the Isle of Skye will be on show for community feedback on Thursday 25 August. The drop-in event at the former school from 3pm-7pm invites local residents to give input on early plans and designs for the building’s
New research has revealed that between 1,300 and 1,700 job vacancies in Skye are being left unfilled due to a lack of housing for workers.
The new community-owned housing, health and business development in Staffin, Skye, has won a national award. The Scottish Homes Awards 2022 were held in Glasgow's Hilton Hotel on 23 June and recognise excellence in the new build housing industry.
Glendale welcomed local MSP Kate Forbes last week as she visited the community-led renovation of Borrodale school and schoolhouse. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Crown Estate Scotland recently awarded grants to further develop the buildings into much-needed affordable housing.
Six families have moved into their new homes in the Taighean a’ Chaiseil development in Stenscholl, Staffin. The three-bedroom houses are now fully occupied by the residents. It is the first affordable housing development in Staffin since 1999 and was led by the Staffin Community Tru
The community-led development of five homes and five self-build plots on Raasay has been granted full planning permission. Raasay Development Trust (RDT) is leading the project in the main village of Inverarish with support from the Communities Housing Trust (CHT).
An application for planning in principle has been submitted for the expansion of Portree, the principal settlement of the Isle of Skye, to address the long-term shortage of affordable housing on the island.
Six families will open the doors to their new homes in Staffin this month after the handover date was confirmed.
Dualchas Architects has submitted plans to build 16 affordable homes at Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, including a possible four self-build plots. The joint venture between the Highland Council and the Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association will deliver rural homes for rent close to Dunvegan Prim