SHR publishes report on its statutory intervention in Molendinar Park

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published a report on its statutory intervention at Molendinar Park Housing Association that ended in October 2017 after the association took action to address the issue. 
 
The report explains why the regulator intervened and sets out the improvement actions the association’s Management Committee has taken. 
 
Andrew Scott, Chair at Molendinar Park, said: 

“When we identified a serious issue in our governance, Molendinar Park immediately requested support from the SHR. We worked openly together during the period of statutory action and that constructive relationship continues as we move forward positively to embed sound governance practices across the organisation. 

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring that the excellent services we provide to our tenants are supported by strong and accountable governance, and we are making very good progress in implementing our agreed action plan.”
 
Sally Thomas, SFHA Chief Executive, said:

“SFHA is pleased to see that the hard work and commitment of the staff at Molendinar Park has been recognised and that it has been able to quickly address the issue in question. It is important to note that the association identified and brought the issue to the attention of the SHR, showing a willingness and determination to ensure that it has in place the highest standards of governance.   

“The association can now look forward to a successful future and continue providing excellent services to its tenants and service users.”   

Helen Moore, Chair, Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) said: 
“GWSF is very happy to see that this regulatory action was short-lived, after the association drew SHR’s attention to the issue that had come to light. Whilst it was a serious matter, it was relatively easily resolved and didn’t signal wider problems. 

“It’s a relief for all concerned that the association is now looking ahead to a healthy future, improving its community in a wide variety of ways.”
 
The SHR has now reduced its level of engagement with the association to ‘medium’.   

Christine Macleod, SHR Director of Regulation (Governance and Performance), said: 

“We intervened at Molendinar Park after it identified this governance failure and asked for our support. The management committee was unable to make decisions and this was a serious risk to its tenants. It worked openly and co-operatively with us to address the issue. And there has been a positive outcome as it now has a properly constituted committee and is able to function and make decisions on behalf of its tenants.” 
 
The full report is available on the SHR’s website here