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Regulator announces programme of annual assurance visits to social landlords
The Scottish Housing Regulator today announced a programme of visits to social landlords to discuss their Annual Assurance Statement. Each year by 31 October every social landlord must prepare and publish an Annual Assurance Statement which confirms whether it meets Regulatory Standards and Requirements. The Regulator will visit 13 landlords to understand their approach to…
Scottish Housing Regulator publishes factsheets on raising serious concerns about a landlord
The Scottish Housing Regulator has today published two updated factsheets for tenants and landlords about raising serious concerns about a landlord. The Regulator’s updated factsheets follow the launch of its new Regulatory Framework this month which enhanced the clarity of what issues tenants can bring to the Regulator and when and how this fits with…
Regulator publishes further 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. Earlier this month the Regulator asked social landlords to provide an update where they were continuing to investigate the presence of RAAC in homes they provide for tenants. The updated position shows that thirteen landlords…
Chris McShane from Ochil View Housing Association shares his thoughts on the TPAS Tenant Participation Certificate
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am Chris McShane and I am the Tenant Engagement & Communications Officer at Ochil View Housing Association. We provide housing across Clackmannanshire and West Fife. I have worked within the housing sector for nearly 20 years and started in this role in April 2021. Where did…
The TPAS Board is representative of everyone involved in TP across Scotland
Catherine Stoddart joined the board of TPAS Scotland in 2019 and her contribution as a tenant voice has been invaluable ever since. Catherine is a tenant representative on the TPAS Scotland board and an active tenant of Highland Council where she is involved in several groups and forums including the Scrutiny Group, Value for…
A new approach to tenant participation
Jacqui Fleming recently joined the team at Angus Housing Association in the role of Tenant Engagement Assistant. We spoke to Jacqui about how excited she was about her new role and how her previous experience will be useful in engaging with young people to participate using a community learning and development (CLD) approach .…
What attracts young people to join the Board of a Housing Association?
Robyn Inglis, a tenant of Home Group Scotland is a 36-year-old final year university degree student living in Dundee. A busy Mum to three children (one of whom is disabled), Robyn was invited to join the Board of Home Group Scotland as a customer board member. Robyn didn’t jump straight into the role. During…
Join the TPAS board and work with people like Margaret
A tenant of Renfrewshire Council, Margaret Dymond has been on the board of TPAS Scotland for over 10 years. Margaret is passionate about giving tenants a voice and loves the opportunity to give a tenant perspective on discussions and decisions during board meetings. An active volunteer in her local Paisley region, Margaret is involved in…
Janet Strang speaks about her time as Vice Chair of TPAS Scotland
As Vice Chair of the TPAS Scotland board, Janet Strang plays an extremely important role in governance, shaping the strategy of TPAS and supporting the Chairman, Calum MacKay (Barney). A busy lady, Janet is also Chair of Cunninghame Housing Association, having been re-elected in the Summer of 2023. Cunninghame Housing Association with properties to…
SAMH share strategies for people struggling with their mental health
In a recent TPAS webinar, Emma Straughan, Let’s Talk Project Facilitator from the Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), allayed many of myths around mental health. In this highly interactive webinar, Emma shared the reasons why some individuals don’t let others know they are suffering with poor mental health. In her talk, Emma noted discriminatory…
A Direct Works approach is better for Cunninghame Housing Association
The last few years has seen Cunninghame Housing Association adopt an inhouse approach to repairs and maintenance, and the organisation are reaping the rewards. We spoke with Jacqueline Cameron, Executive Director of Housing and Property Services at Cunninghame Housing Association, recently to find out why their Direct Works service is enhancing tenant engagement across…
Continuing rent protection for private tenants
Regulations to protect tenants concerned about rent increases following the ending of the emergency rent cap have been laid in the Scottish Parliament. From 1 April onwards, subject to parliamentary approval, the process for rent adjudication will temporarily be modified for one year. Any tenant who wishes to dispute a rent increase notice can apply…
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
