Never mind what you think about it, the rejection by shareholders of Places for People’s bid for Reidvale Housing Association throws up some big issues.
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With Reidvale Housing Association currently considering its options after shareholders voted against a proposed transfer of engagements to Place for People Scotland, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black reflect on some of the issues that have been raised so far. They spoke to Glasgow Labour MSP Paul
Members of Reidvale Housing Association have voted to reject the proposed transfer of engagements with Places for People Scotland. At a Special General Meeting held on Monday night, 138 shareholders voted to back continued community ownership with 70 supporting the transfer.
A campaign group formed in opposition to the proposed transfer of engagements between Reidvale Housing Association and Place for People Scotland (PfPS) is to lobby Reidvale members against the move, lamenting what they see as the loss of an iconic housing association. Reidvale was formed in 1975 and
Tenants of Reidvale Housing Association have backed the proposed transfer to Places for People Scotland with 61.8% voting in favour of the proposal. The ballot was open for 32 days with 72.9% of tenants casting their vote.
A much-loved neighbourhood centre in the heart of Glasgow’s east end has reopened its doors after it was forced to close earlier this year.
Eddie Marley, who chairs Reidvale Housing Association's Management Committee, responds to an opinion piece published by Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations director David Bookbinder regarding Reidvale's proposed transfer to Places for People Scotland. We were disappointed
The proposed takeover of Reidvale Housing Association in the east end of Glasgow could be seen as a farce if it weren’t so disturbing, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) director David Bookbinder. This week, Reidvale announced that the pref
Reidvale Housing Association’s decision to seek a larger association to take it over is a matter of deep regret and one that will be a betrayal of the local community, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF). The Forum says it has had serious concerns
Reidvale Housing Association has launched its search for a formal partnership through a transfer of engagements to a larger RSL. The Association was registered as a social landlord in 1976 and operates in the Dennistoun area in the East End of Glasgow. It currently owns 897 properties and provides f
Reidvale Housing Association has decided to seek a formal partnership through a transfer of engagements to a larger RSL.
Details on the progress being made on the various elements of the £88 million development of the Meat Market site were given to Glasgow City Council yesterday. The site will feature more than 500 new homes, a linear park, new active travel routes, a community hub, business start-up units, sust
The management committee at Reidvale Housing Association has announced the appointment of Susan McDonald as its new interim director following the news that Jim McAlpine is stepping down at the end of the year. Jim has been with the Association for 29 years and announced his retirement earlier in 20
Reidvale Housing Association has announced the retirement of its long-serving director Jim McAlpine. Due to some positive changes in Jim’s personal circumstances, he will be retiring in December.
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