Shire Housing Association

Law firm Harper Macleod has been appointed as sole legal adviser to Shire Housing Association (SHA) following a competitive tender process. The appointment will see Harper Macleod’s public sector real estate and housing team provide legal support across a range of areas as SHA continues to gro

Shire Housing Association has unveiled ambitious plans which include investing over £9 million in the next five years in its existing homes, building 49 new homes in Netherthird and building a new office at Glaisnock Road in Cumnock.

It is with great sadness that Shire Housing Association learned of the passing of long-serving management board member Willie Paterson. Willie passed away on Thursday, 21 August 2025.

Cumnock-based Shire Housing Association has been awarded Customer Service Excellence Accreditation again by the Centre for Assessment.

Shire Housing Association has shared news of the sudden passing of its housing officer Grace Scott. A well-known and highly respected figure at the Association and across Ayrshire, Grace had worked with Shire HA since its formation in 1997, and prior to that Scottish Homes.

Shire Housing Association has retained Investors in People Gold Accreditation and compliance with Customer Service Excellence. Gold accreditation in Investors in People means that not only does Shire have the policies in place, but more than that, everyone takes ownership for making them come to lif

Shire Housing Association has been presented with the Community Award at the 2023 Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Following its business plan vision of 'Great Homes, Great People, Vibrant Communities', Shire is committed to being more than just a landlord in the 16 communities it serve

Applications for the Single East Ayrshire Common Housing Register (SEARCH) are now available online. Online SEARCH is a new platform developed by East Ayrshire Council in partnership with software company MRI. New applicants can now create an account, apply for housing, manage their application, vie

Shire Housing Association has made its defibrillator available to the general public thanks to partnership working with its repairs contractor Everwarm. Shire had invested in a defibrillator for its Cumnock office a number of years ago. In testament to its strategic objective to enhance wellbei

A consultation by the Single East Ayrshire Register for Community Housing (SEARCH) partners – namely Atrium Homes, Cunninghame Housing Association, East Ayrshire Council, Riverside Scotland Housing Association and Shire Housing Association, on proposed changes to the Common Allocation Policy

Shire Housing Association recently welcomed Patrick Harvie MSP, minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights, to hear about the opportunities and challenges the Association face. The minister met with senior staff and the chair of the management board.

With funding from the Scottish Government’s Social Housing Fuel Support Fund and working in partnership with a local business, Shire Housing Association has provided energy-saving packs to almost 300 households this month. Shire, which provides social housing across East Ayrshire, is committed

Shire Housing Association’s Modern Apprentice Jayden McWilliam won an award for “Best Presentation” in the local Developing the Young Workforce Community Challenge. Apprentices from employers across Ayrshire were invited to enter the challenge run by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce&rs

Shire Housing Association welcomed members and guests to its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 September, the first in-person AGM since 2019. Celebrating its silver year anniversary, members and guests were welcomed by pipers from EPIC East Ayrshire Pipe Band Academy.

Shire Housing Association is celebrating its 25th birthday with a series of events for its tenants, stakeholders, and communities. Formed in 1997 following a stock transfer from Scottish Homes, the Association operates across East Ayrshire, serving 16 different communities.