The Scottish Government has set new standards for fire and smoke alarms in existing homes to be met by February 2021. SFHA understands interest free loan funding will be available to housing associations to support the work and await confirmation of this.
SFHA says further ambition still required to eradicate fuel poverty.
SFHA is continuing its campaign with Smart Energy GB to promote the rollout of smart meters across Scotland. As part of this campaign, we want to encourage our members to support their low income tenants through face-to-face conversations about the benefits of smart meters. More information about our campaign is available here.
A Fuel Poverty Bill is making its way through the Scottish Parliament. As part of the process that shapes the content of the bill, the SFHA will be submitting evidence to the Local Government & Communities Committee which is scrutinising the Bill.
SFHA has been working with Smart Energy GB to promote the roll out of smart meters across Scotland. This year, we want to support our members to reach out to tenants on low incomes to let them know the potential benefits of having their own smart meter.
The Scottish Government has consulted on proposed changes to building standards, including plans to require fire sprinklers in all new build flats. SFHA consulted widely with members before responding.
The challenge of repairing and maintaining mixed tenure tenements is increasingly becoming an issue for housing associations. This article provides an update on work to make it easier for landlords and owners to carry out common repairs.
MPS will deliver Cloch’s reactive and voids maintenance service from 1 April 2019.
A total of 126 of properties will have brand new kitchens installed by CCG Asset Management.
Housing Manager Sharon Hazlett has been shortlisted for the ‘Women in Compliance Award’ for her recent work in gas compliance.
The development which has started producing energy estimated to generate £15.6 million of community and charitable benefit over the next 20 years.
CCG (Scotland) has worked in partnership with energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures to reduce the impact of ‘thermal bridging’ in the modern home.
Falkirk Council has appointed specialist contractor McDermott Group to reconfigure and extend the existing district heating network which currently serves six tower blocks at Callendar Park.
Zero Waste Scotland appeals for info on heat networks.
Ofgem said that, under its safety net, the energy supply of Our Power’s customers will continue and pre-payment meters can be topped up as normal. The outstanding credit balances of domestic customers will be protected.
