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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…
Apply for a Tesco Community Grant
Have you heard about Tesco Community Grants? According to their website: “Since 2016 the scheme has supported over 36,000 community groups with more than £85 million in grants. The scheme aims to make a positive difference – because where our communities thrive, our business and our colleagues thrive too.” To learn more about the scheme,…
Latest Scottish Public Services Ombudsman reports
The July 2021 Scottish Public Services Ombudsman e-newsletter is now available. In their e-newsletter, they cover: Our findings this month: Complaints Scottish Welfare Fund reviews Complaints Investigation Skills open course Independent National Whistleblowing Officer webinars COVID-19 information Click here to view the e-newsletter online & subscribe
Let the Scottish Parliament’s new committees know what your priorities are
The Scottish Parliament’s Participation and Communities Team (PACT) are looking to inform the work of Committees between 2021 and 2026. We want to hear your views on the topics the Scottish Parliament should prioritise as Committees start working in Session 6. Using a digital platform called Your Priorities, you can tell us what matters to…
Successful Tenant Associations and How They Are Making a Difference
In a recent TPAS webinar we heard from 4 different organizations on how their resident organisation came about and how it has made a difference in their communities. Carol Hannaford, the Development Officer at Aberdeen City Council discussed their Sheltered Housing Group. Carol said, “Older folk always want to know about change and this is…
Clydebank H.A. are getting ahead with our Quick Strategy Review
TPAS member Clydebank Housing Association has recently kicked off their quick review working with the team at TPAS. The review will assess the strategy – Is it still fit for purpose? Is it tenant friendly? Does it embrace everything Clydebank HA does? TPAS will become Clydebank HA’s critical friend. As an organisation, Clydebank HA are…
Join the Scottish Housing Regulator Board
The Scottish Housing Regulator are looking to recruit two new Board members. Applicants are invited to apply by midday on 28 June 2021. To learn more, please click here.
Tackling Complaints with support from SPSO
Tackling Complaints can be a challenge for any TPO and/or tenant. In a recent TPAS webinar we heard from Val Malloch from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) talking about how Officers and tenants deal with challenging behaviour when someone is making a complaint or when the complaint is made against them. Many people can…
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
