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Regulator’s report highlights positive practice in social landlords¡¦ Annual Assurance Statements
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published the findings from its thematic review of social landlords¡¦ Annual Assurance Statements, highlighting a range of positive practice in how landlords prepared their Statements. All social landlords are required to submit an Annual Assurance Statement to the Scottish Housing Regulator by the end of October each year about their…
TPAS Scotland Conference 28 June 2023
This year’s TPAS Scotland Annual conference focused on how we, as a sector, can address ‘New Challenges, New Conversations’. The conference was opened by Elaine Scoular, TPAS Scotland’s Managing Director who launched our new business plan – setting out the goals and ambitions for TPAS Scotland over the next 12 months. Elaine called for the…
Another year of outstanding achievements at the TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards
Hosted by Michelle McManus, the awards were a fun filled evening celebrating the successes of many individuals and organisations across the social housing sector. The winners on the night included; Cassilhill Tenant Association were the winners of the Alan Ferguson Award. This award was collected by Colin Stewart. Runner up was Iain Ralph…
Regulator’s National Panel highlights worsening financial difficulties facing tenants
New research from the Scottish Housing Regulator highlights the significant and worsening financial difficulties being experienced by tenants. The report is based on feedback from the Regulator¡¦s National Panel of Tenants and Service Users, which has nearly 500 members. A quarter of members that responded said they are not managing well financially, and around three…
Housing Champion: Calum (Barney) MacKay
Jimmy Black cycled to Stornoway to meet Calum (Barney) MacKay, chair of TPAS Scotland and long-standing tenant activist. Barney is a trade unionist, and that explains a lot. Trades unions teach their active members how to do many useful things, including basic skills, like how to run a meeting or the more advanced techniques involved…
TPAS Scotland acts as an independent advisor in Copperworks Housing Association transfer
TPAS Scotland, Scotland’s independent tenant and landlord engagement organisation, were instrumental in the recent ballot to determine the transfer proposal of Copperworks Housing Association to Spire View Housing Association. TPAS ensured tenants were kept informed at every stage throughout the process and their views were taken account of. We spoke with Lesley Baird of…
New Challenges. New Conversations
We are delighted to announce that Scottish Housing Minister Paul McLennan MSP will be joining us at the TPAS Annual Conference on Wed 28th June. As he is recent in his role, the Minister will address some of the key challenges facing tenants and housing organisations today around; Housing to 2040 Housing supply…
Regulator launches national discussion on the future of social housing regulation in Scotland
The Scottish Housing Regulator today launched a national discussion on the future of social housing regulation in Scotland. It has published a discussion paper inviting tenants, landlords and others with an interest in its work to share their feedback and views by 11 August 2023. The discussion paper sets out the Regulator’s early thinking…
Supporting Tenants Workshop at TPAS Annual Conference
There are some interesting workshops planned for the TPAS Conference later this month. We recently caught up with Judith Sutherland Director of Housing at Langstane Housing Association about her workshop “Supporting Tenants” which is taking place on Thursday 29th June at 9.15am. Langstane Housing Association is a unique organisation. Back in 1977 it…
SHR publishes lessons learned on effective recording of decisions and discussions by governing bodies of Registered Social Landlords
The Scottish Housing Regulator today published a report on Lessons Learned on effective recording of decisions and discussions by governing bodies of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). The Lessons Learned is part of the Regulator’s suite of advisory guidance. The Regulator commissioned this report to help RSLs following the outcomes of its annual risk assessment…
TPAS Annual Conference – New Challenges. New Conversations
New Challenges…New Conversations is the theme for this year’s TPAS Scotland Annual Conference. Taking place in the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank from Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th June, the conference will bring together tenants, housing associations, government and supporting organisations from across the social housing sector to listen and get involved in conversations with the…
Get involved in your regional network!
Established in 2008, the Regional Networks is a tenant and resident led organisation, made up of tenants and residents across Scotland who work together with the Scottish Government to improve housing and well-being and collaborate on development of national policy and housing issues. Colin Stewart and Shona Gorman recently presented to the TPAS Scotland members…
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
