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 The SFHA is running a major campaign on the UK Government's proposed changes to Housing Benefit, which we believe will negatively affect tenants and housing associations throughout Scotland.
LATEST: The Welfare Reform Bill returned to the House of Commons on 31st January 2012. Despite writing to all Scottish MPs asking them to uphold and retain Lord Best's underoccupancy amendment, MPs voted to overturn that amendment along with all the others. We understand that the Bill will appear before the House of Lords week beginning 13th February, with it being likely to receive Royal Assent at the end of February/early March 2012.
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More about the SFHA's Housing Benefit Campaign [Housing Benefits]
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Making Housing a National Priority |
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The SFHA has joined forces with the Scottish Building Federation and GWSF to call on the Scottish Government to make housing a national priority, in order to meet acute and rising demand for affordable homes while providing a direct economic boost and job creation opportunities.
Read the statement here
Read the press release here
Local voices make a national campaign much more successful. That's why SFHA has produced a template letter for members to send to their MSPs, backing the call. All you have to do is fill in a few details about your organisation. Download a copy here |
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The SFHA launched our election manifesto 2011 on 15th February.
Showcasing the best work of the sector, housing associations from across Scotland have contributed examples of outstanding projects and developments, from Fife Works to Fyne Homes, which provide homes, create jobs, tackle climate change and support vulnerable individuals. All in all, Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives are more than just landlords.
Immediately following the election, we:
- Held a reception in the Scottish Parliament. View the photos in our Events Gallery or on our Facebook page
- Produced a new About SFHA Leaflet
- Briefed MSPs on a range of issues affecting Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives
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