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TPAS Scotland announces National Good Practice Awards 2025
TPAS Scotland has announced the categories for its 2025 National Good Practice Awards. The annual awards celebrate outstanding achievements in tenant participation by individual tenants, tenant groups and social landlords. The awards will be held on 20 June at the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank, as part of the programme for TPAS Scotland’s three-day annual conference.…
Registered Social Landlords’ finances increasingly constrained in the face of tough economic conditions, says Regulator
Registered Social landlords’ (RSL) had to operate in tough economic and operating conditions in 2023/24. Most had to deal with a range of financial pressures, and as a result their finances are increasingly constrained. These are the main findings of a report published today by the Scottish Housing Regulator. The report is the Regulator’s annual…
Tenants’ Forum: Exploring social landlords’ performance information
By Jacqueline Norwood, TPAS Scotland Executive Director Our most recent Tenants’ Forum looked at social landlord’s performance information and how tenants can access this information. Thirteen tenants from across Scotland joined us to discuss this topic. Tenants shared how they are currently accessing performance information, and it was found that social landlords’ websites, tenants’ meetings…
Elaine celebrates 25 years with TPAS Scotland
Elaine Scoular, TPAS Scotland’s Director of Corporate Services, reflects on her 25 years with the organisation. Last month, Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Scotland’s Director of Corporate Services, Elaine Scoular, marked 25 years with the organisation. Elaine, who has worked in the social housing sector for 35 years, started her career working in administrative…
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…
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
