Wheatley Group

A sheriff has ruled that it would be disproportionate for a housing association to evict a tenant under a Scottish secure tenancy with a lifelong psychiatric disorder after proceedings for recovery of possession were raised based on anti-social and criminal behaviour in Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Loretto Housing Association has handed over keys to 15 families at a new-build development in Croy. The £2.8 million development in North Lanarkshire at Croyhill Road was completed ahead of the scheduled completion date of March.

A support service for communities in Falkirk has expanded its services to help people struggling with the cost of living. Wheatley Care’s Falkirk Tenancy Support Service has launched a food parcel service to support the people they work for if they are struggling financially.

Wheatley Homes South is hosting an information event next week on its plans to build 56 homes in Leswalt. The event on Wednesday 12 February will give residents the chance to hear more about the plans and speak with staff and external partners about the development.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow is taking part in a Glasgow City Council programme aimed at reducing overcrowding and freeing up social housing for families on extended waiting lists. 

More than 18,000 tonnes of bulk waste have been collected from Glasgow’s streets by Wheatley Homes Glasgow. The housing provider’s Neighbourhood Environmental Team (NETs) cleared the white goods, furniture and other items and recycled them in the last 12 months.

Wheatley Group has retained the prestigious Investors in Young People (IIYP) accreditation. The housing, care and property management group retained the award in recognition of the way it encourages and develops its young employees.  

The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused an appeal against a lord ordinary’s decision to refuse to reduce a decision of Glasgow City Council not to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment in respect of the demolition of four tower blocks in Maryhill.

Wheatley Group has pledged its support to MCR Pathways, which runs a schools-based mentoring programme matching care-experienced young people with volunteer mentors. Care-experienced young people often have fewer life chances, and research shows having a mentor can help boost young people’s co

Wheatley Homes East has handed over 25 new homes to delighted tenants in the Rosewell community of Midlothian. The social landlord part-funded the development, with an additional £2.7 million from Scottish Government grant funding.

An upcycling service that provides free furniture and white goods to social housing tenants is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Home Comforts programme is run by Wheatley Foundation, part of Wheatley Group.

A previous ‘ghost town’ in West Lothian is coming back to life as more tenants move into their affordable homes.

A contract set to deliver 23 social rent homes as part of a new development situated in South Queensferry has been concluded with work now well underway.

More than 1200 tonnes of bulk waste was picked up from the streets of Edinburgh, West Lothian and Fife this year thanks to Wheatley Homes East.

Wheatley Group is encouraging its tenants to ‘Stay Safe’ this Christmas.  The housing association is sharing safety tips to help keep people safe and secure in their home over the festive period.