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Tenants’ Forum: a look at the rent consultation process
Blog by Jacqueline Norwood, TPAS Scotland Executive Director
SHR review shares important recommendations for improving Gypsy/Travellers and ‘hard-to-reach’ tenants’ participation experience
Following on from the recent publication of the Scottish Housing Regulator’s thematic review of tenant and Gypsy/Traveller participation in social housing in Scotland, TPAS Scotland Executive Director Jaqueline Norwood takes a closer look at its findings and recommendations relating to Gypsy/Traveller and ‘hard-to-reach’ tenants and residents. Earlier this year, Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Scotland…
Regulator publishes update on reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in social housing
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published updated information on the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in social housing. Following further updates from landlords, 145 social landlords have now confirmed that there is no RAAC present in their tenants’ homes. Sixteen landlords have identified the presence of RAAC in some of the homes they…
Regulator publishes the outcome of its thematic inquiry into tenant and Gypsy/Traveller participation in Scottish social housing
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published the outcome of its thematic review of tenant and Gypsy/Traveller participation in social housing in Scotland. The Regulator’s report gives the findings of a survey of social landlords and focus groups with tenants and Gypsy/Traveller tenants/residents about tenant & Gypsy/Traveller participation. This work was carried out by independent…
Tackling digital exclusion
Ahead of her session at this year’s TPAS Scotland’s Housing Professionals’ Conference, Jillian Matthew, Senior Manager at Audit Scotland, discusses her organisation’s recent report on tackling digital exclusion. In today’s digital age, access to technology is essential for participating fully in society. However, digital exclusion remains a significant barrier for many people and communities in…
Housing Professionals’ Conference speaker interview: Catrin Evans, The Community Impact Initiative C.I.C
Catrin Evans, Head of Development, The Community Impact Initiative C.I.C., is leading a session at this year’s TPAS Scotland Housing Professionals’ Conference on ‘Housing and community – an innovative approach to holistic community regeneration’. Ahead of the event, we caught up with Catrin to learn why empty homes can help to transform lives. What are you…
New organisational structure and associate appointments for TPAS Scotland
TPAS Scotland has announced a new organisational structure, which it said will ensure it remains financially strong and continues to meet its members’ needs by becoming “a more modern, flexible and responsive organisation”. The organisation’s new structure reduces the number of permanent members of staff to two, with other roles carried out by ‘TPAS Scotland…
TPAS Scotland unveils key themes and new format for 2024 Housing Professionals’ Conference
TPAS Scotland has announced key themes and a new format, for its annual conference for staff working in tenant participation in Scotland’s social housing sector. The Housing Professionals’ Conference, taking place on 28 and 29 October at Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee, will focus on the theme of ‘professionals supporting professionals’. The event will…
Regulator publishes findings from its thematic review of British Sign Language users’ access to housing and homelessness services
Regulator publishes findings from its thematic review of British Sign Language users’ access to housing and homelessness services The Scottish Housing Regulator today published a report on its thematic inquiry into British Sign Language (BSL) users’ access to social landlords’ housing and homelessness services. The report sets out the challenges some BSL users experience communicating…
Regulator highlights the performance of social landlords and the challenges they face
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published its National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter for 2023/24. The report shows that social landlords have performed well against the Charter given the ongoing challenges facing them and their tenants, including the cost-of-living crisis and acute issues affecting local authority homelessness services. The National Report follows early…
Tony Kelly takes retirement after 16 years at TPAS
16 years ago, a fresh-faced Tony Kelly joined the team at TPAS Scotland with a mission to change the thinking around tenant participation in Scotland. Now Tony has retired from his current position, so we caught up with him to find out his thoughts and highlights during his time at TPAS. TP over…
Waverley Housing – Doing Things Differently
We caught up with Craig Macdougall Tenant and Community Engagement Assistant at Waverley Housing recently to find out his thoughts on why TP needs to change, what Waverley Housing are doing differently and his takeaways from the recent TPAS Annual Conference. A new addition to the team, Craig shared his passion about why…
Stirling Tenants Assembly (STA) is a member of TPAS, and we are grateful for the support and advice which TPAS are always willing and able to provide. Last year our group had the benefit of training given by TPAS, particularly of use to newer members. The TPAS Annual Conference is an excellent learning opportunity. It is also a superb way to meet people from all areas of Scotland and to hear of their experiences with scrutiny and other activities. This is very helpful. TPAS keeps members continually aware of any events, training, study visits, etc. which members may find of interest.
Anna Johnston
Stirling Tenants Assembly
