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Housing regulator publishes the outcome of its statutory intervention at Arklet Housing Association
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published its report on the outcome of its statutory intervention at Arklet Housing Association. The report sets out why the Regulator intervened and the action it took to safeguard the interests of tenants and service users. The Regulator began to engage with the Association in 2016 following serious allegations about…
Eviction prevention work: share your examples and complete our survey
SFHA is working with Neil Morland & Co to develop a toolkit to help housing providers and their partners across Scotland to minimise evictions and abandonments. The aim is to produce an accessible online resource of policies, procedures and practical examples to share ideas and learning about what works in sustaining tenancies, while, at the…
If you have lived experience of renting privately – here’s how you can help shape the future of housing in Scotland
The Scottish Government is increasing its funding for TIS and TPAS to engage with tenants who rent privately throughout Scotland to inform a new draft Rented Sector Strategy. — The Scottish Government’s long-term national strategy, Housing to 2040, was published in March 2021 and outlines an ambition for everyone to have a safe, good quality,…
A history of Lesley’s time as CEO for TPAS
Following on from the recent announcement that Lesley Baird is stepping down as CEO of TPAS Scotland in March 2022, we caught up with her to ask a few questions about her time in the role. You recently announced you had been at TPAS for 25 years. That’s a long time to stay in one…
New Way To Avoid Financial Fraud – Stop – Hang Up – Call 159
Just launched this week there is a new way to avoid financial fraud. A secure and easy-to-remember phone number to contact your bank on in order to avoid painful scams. This could prove to be the safest way for many to contact with your provider if you have suspicions and concerns about your accounts, or…
Climate Emergency – It’s Time for Change
11 speakers | 70 delegates | 3 days of talks as part of Scottish Housing Week. Our recent Climate Emergency – it’s time for change programme as part of Scottish Housing Week focused on highlighting solutions to help landlords and tenants improve their carbon footprint. Through a fantastic spread of interesting discussions, the programme covered…
Scottish Housing Regulator publishes its National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter 2020/21
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published its eighth National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter. The report gives the headline findings of social landlords’ performance against the standards and outcomes of the Scottish Social Housing Charter during 2020/21, while recognising the unique and challenging context the COVID-19 pandemic created for social landlords. Source: Scottish…
Tackling Climate Emergency to support Scottish Housing Day
Join us for an exciting 3 days of online events where we will be exploring how we can all play our part in tackling the climate emergency as part of Scottish Housing Day. Around 15% of Scotland’s carbon emissions are related to the way we heat our homes. The Scottish Government has introduced ambitious targets…
MacMillan Coffee Morning – Let’s Brew This!
The Macmillan Coffee Morning is the world’s biggest coffee morning and this year TPAS are issuing an open invitation to all our friends to join us for our “virtual Teams’ coffee morning on Thursday 23rd September at 10am. Grab your tea/coffee and a slice of cake, sit back and enjoy listening to Jamie McBrearty who…
New report analyses the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on social landlords in Scotland
On Friday, The Social Housing Resilience Group (SHRG) published a report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social landlords in Scotland. The full report is available here on the Scottish Housing Regulator’s website www.housingregulator.gov.scot
Latest Scottish Public Services Ombudsman reports
The August 2021 Scottish Public Services Ombudsman e-newsletter is now available. In their e-newsletter: Complaints Scottish Welfare Fund reviews Job opportunities Open course training spaces available INWO webinars – bookings now open! COVID-19 information Click here to view the e-newsletter online & subscribe
Eden Project Communities Scotland Roadshow
From the Eden Project Communities website: “After a year and a half of lockdown, we’re heading back out on the road! We’ll be holding a number of small events around Scotland, bringing network members together for a natter about all things community, a cuppa, and maybe even some cake! These will be small, safe, community…
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
