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Scottish Housing Regulator welcomes Lindsay Paterson as Deputy Chair of SHR Board
The Scottish Housing Regulator welcomed the appointment by Scottish Ministers of Lindsay Paterson as its new Deputy Chair. Lindsay took over from the current Deputy Ewan Fraser on 31 August 2026 to 31 October 2029. Ewan will remain a Board member until the 31 March 2027, when he will have completed his full eight year…
Read MoreRegulator highlights strong landlord performance amid continuing pressures
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published its National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter for 2025/26, based on information submitted by social landlords through their Annual Return on the Charter (ARC). The Regulator’s National Report shows improvements in many of the areas that matter most to tenants. Tenant satisfaction levels increased overall, as did…
Read MoreStrengthening Tenant Influence Across the UK
Our CEO Eveline attended the TPAS England National Tenants Conference this month, describing it as “an engaging and thought-provoking opportunity to explore the shared challenges and future of tenant participation, community engagement and involvement across the UK”. Bringing together tenants, housing professionals, experts and sector leaders, the conference showcased practical approaches to improving services and…
Read MoreScotland must rethink tenant participation to bring more young people into housing decisions
TPAS Scotland says young people are “part of the solution” and calls for fresh approaches to make tenant participation more relevant, accessible and meaningful. Scotland’s housing sector must change the way it engages with young people if it wants the next generation of tenants to have a real voice in shaping homes, services and communities.…
Read MoreTPAS Scotland celebrates best practice in tenant participation at National Good Practice Awards
The National Good Practice Awards celebrates outstanding tenant participation, community engagement and partnership working across Scotland’s housing sector. The annual awards recognise tenants, landlords, staff teams and community groups who are making a measurable difference to housing services and the communities they serve. This year’s winners reflected the breadth and impact of tenant participation across…
Read MoreSidey Becomes First Contractor to Join TPAS Scotland
TPAS Scotland welcomes Sidey as its first contractor member, strengthening tenant understanding and supporting higher standards across the housing sector. TPAS Scotland is delighted to welcome Sidey, one of Scotland’s leading window and door specialists, as the first contractor to join its membership network. This marks an important milestone for TPAS Scotland as it extends…
Read MoreRe-imagining Tenant Participation in Scotland: Highlights from the TPAS Scotland Annual Conference 2026
Tenant participation in Scotland has a strong history. Scotland was the first country in the UK to introduce a statutory legal right to tenant participation, and the Scottish Social Housing Charter, introduced in 2012, set out the standards and rights tenants can expect from their landlords. But while tenant participation has achieved a great deal,…
Read MoreScottish Housing Regulator publishes its work plans for 2026-2027
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published its work plans for 2026/27, which are aligned to the priorities set out in its 2024 – 2027 Strategy. The Regulator’s plans are focussed on delivering its statutory regulatory functions, listening to tenants, service users and other stakeholders as well as being an effective public body. This year the Regulator is…
Read MoreDoing our bit for Earth Day…
It was great to see so many organisations getting involved in Earth Day to improve climate change, pollution, and deforestation and protect the plant for future generations. Here’s what some of our members have been up to… Scooting about in Paisley A tenant of Renfrewshire Council, Margaret Dymond is involved in lots of community groups…
Read MoreTPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards 2026 now open
TPAS Scotland has opened entries for its 2026 National Good Practice Awards, celebrating excellence in tenant participation, community engagement and social housing across Scotland. The awards recognise the achievements of tenants, community groups and landlords who are making a positive impact in shaping services and strengthening communities. This year features 10 award categories, including three…
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