First Minister meets with SFHA and members
Meeting at Bute House to discuss supporting Scotland’s housing associations.
Yesterday (7 August) SFHA’s Chief Executive, Sally Thomas and members from John Swinney MSP’s constituency met at the First Minister's official residence, Bute House.
The positive and engaged discussion focused on key high-level issues facing housing associations and co-operatives, including the need for funding – and certainty about funding. The impact of Mid-Market Rent homes being included in any private sector rent cap was also outlined, with development of MMR homes by SFHA members facing a steep decline.
Sally Thomas outlined the work housing associations do in communities across Scotland every day, as well as the sheer scale of housing need amid a housing emergency. The First Minister was receptive to SFHA’s concerns and recognised the vital work of members.
SFHA were joined by the CEO of Hillcrest Homes, Angela Linton, Kingdom Housing Association’s Chair Linda Leslie and Caledonia Housing Association’s CEO Julie Cosgrove, who all provide homes in and around the First Minister’s constituency.
CEOs can expect further reflections on the discussion from Sally later this week.