Appointments

Neil Gardiner Councillor Neil Gardiner has been appointed as the new convener of the City of Edinburgh Council’s planning committee.

Neil McKay (left) and Kenny Downs of Urban Union Regeneration specialist Urban Union has hired a new finance director as it gears up to launch additional sites across Scotland.

Greg Richardson Greg Richardson has joined Wellhouse from ng homes to manage the Association’s housing, customer service and income advice services.

Robert Higgins Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has named Robert Higgins from Stranraer as its chairman and Bill Robertson from New Abbey as vice chairman.

Elizabeth Whitson (rear) making the presentation to Sheena Welsh Elizabeth Whitson has been elected as the new chairman of Angus Housing Association and her first act in her new capacity was to make a presentation to outgoing chairman Sheena Welsh, who has stepped down after five years in the role.

Vicky Wilson Vicky Wilson has been appointed as the new manager of Almond Enterprises Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Almond Housing Association.

Rita Stenhouse stood down as chair at Waverley Housing’s AGM last month as the Association made a number of changes to the Board and looked ahead to new challenges and “exciting times”. Thanking the Board for their support during her five-year term, Ms Stenhouse said she has enjoyed her time a

Riccardo Giovanacci Glasgow-based factoring and letting services provider Newton Property has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Riccardo Giovanacci ARLA, NAEA, as associate director & head of letting.

James Knowles has been elected as chairperson for Langstane Housing Association following its 39th Annual General Meeting. Bringing with him considerable knowledge of business from many sectors, including raising funding for specialist projects, James currently holds a number of voluntary positions,

Ma’aruf Razzak A Shepherd and Wedderburn director has become the youngest Board member of Grampian Housing Association.

Ken Gillespie Homes for Scotland has today announced the appointment of Ken Gillespie as chair on a three year term with immediate effect.

Dr Russell Barr Homelessness campaigner and former moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Very Rev Dr Russell Barr is to join Scottish Churches Housing Action as its associate convener.

Campion Homes’ new Executive Board. Back Row (from left): Dave Simpson, Ali Graham, Alan Chalmers. Front Row (from left): Marjorie Scott, Pete Bell, Susan Jackson, Dougie Herd Family-owned Campion Homes has announced details of a strengthened Executive Board as the Fife-based housebuilder prepares

Lorraine Tait Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has elected Lorraine Tait as its new board convener following former chair Andrew Watson’s appointment to the board of the Scottish Housing Regulator in July.

Bield chief executive Brian Logan addresses the AGM Housing and care provider Bield has announced changes to its Board members following its latest Annual General Meeting (AGM).