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Christine Macleod A national inquiry report into how social landlords handle complaints has found that while most landlords have accessible complaints policies and handle complaints well, some could do more to promote their complaints policy, and make better use of feedback.

Newly published fuel poverty figures for Scotland’s local authorities highlight the scale of the problem which many households face to keep themselves and their families warm at home, according to national fuel poverty charity Energy Action Scotland. Based on information from the Scottish House Co

The Scottish Housing Regulator has revealed that it will have medium engagement with Ruchazie Housing Association during the financial year 2016/17. Ruchazie is considering its future options because its director will be retiring and it is taking independent advice on a strategic options review.

Gorebridge Public health experts are continuing to investigate how to address the cause of raised carbon dioxide levels resulted in tenants of a Melville Housing development in Gorebridge being moved out of their homes.

A key parliamentary committee has re-launched an inquiry into Universal Credit after receiving disturbing evidence of the problems encountered by tenants from councils. Heather Spurr believes the UK government should use the opportunity to listen to the concerns of tenants and landlords who are deal

(from left) Scottish Borders Council leader, Councillor David Parker; executive member for social work and housing, Councillor Frances Renton, and Nile Istephan, chief executive of Eildon Housing Association at the former Earlston High School site which is proposed to be handed over to Eildon for af

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry into the housing experiences of disabled people in Scotland. The national equality body is seeking views from disabled people, housing providers and other relevant organisations as it attempts to understand whether the availability of

Shelter Scotland’s Nora Uhrig encourages tenants to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation into its proposed private rented sector dispute tribunal. At Shelter Scotland, we’re too used to hearing about disputes between tenants and private landlords or letting agents. When these rela

Alex Papanikolaou Tenants at a housing development in Edinburgh are to be among the first to try out and provide invaluable feedback on a pioneering new wheelchair.

Annie Mauger CIH Scotland has outlined its concerns about the implications of extending Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).

Julie Scott, HR & OD service manager and Derek Adam, director of resources, receiving Cairn’s award from Nick Rodrigues from the Sunday Times (left) Cairn Housing Association is celebrating being named one of the best not-for-profit organisations in the UK to work for, after making the prestig

Shortlees residents are celebrating the announcement of a successful funding award of over £59,000 to Atrium Homes from the Our Place Big Lottery funding programme. Atrium Homes will start work in the next few months on its Welcome to Shortlees project, following the award of £59,360, to provide a

CIH Scotland Board member, Evie Copland, previews what visitors can expect at the Housing Festival event to be held at the SECC in Glasgow on March 14-15.

Last year’s winner Barry Jarvis, vice-chairman of Osprey Housing, receiving his award from Cat Harvey EVH has announced the launch of its annual prestigious management committee member award, the Helen McGregor Award 2017, sponsored by Shettleston Housing Association.

Glasgow women facing a life on the streets met with MSPs from the Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee when they visited Simon Community Scotland and Legal Services Agency yesterday. By speaking to women in housing crisis, and frontline street team staff, the MSPs explo