Tom Barclay FRICS has been appointed as co-chair of the Scottish Government’s Joint Housing Policy and Delivery Group.

The group brings together stakeholders from across the housing sector, working with Scottish Government officials to ensure that actions in the five-year Joint Housing Delivery Plan for Scotland, published in June 2015, are taken forward.

Tom Barclay FRICS said: “I am delighted that my nomination to co-chair this prestigious group of experts has been supported. I look forward to taking forward the Joint Housing Delivery Plan, which comprises a number of well-composed, ambitious targets and objectives, in conjunction with specialists from across all aspects of the housing sector.”

The Joint Housing Policy and Delivery Group contributes to Scottish Ministers’ housing strategies, and works to ensure that the best use of resources and expertise to deliver high quality, sustainable homes that meet the needs of Scottish people.

Tom Barclay FRICS is chief executive of Clyde Valley Group and past chairman of RICS in Scotland.