The parliamentary working group on tenements is to publish its final report in May. The Interim Report recommended that all mixed tenure tenements should have 5 yearly inspection reports on common parts, mandatory owners associations and a requirement for all owners to pay into a sinking fund for repairs and maintenance.
The Fuel Poverty Bill has passed Stage 1 and now goes to Stage 2 where the economy, Local Government and Communities committee will scrutinise the bill and propose amendments.
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 latest in the Smart Social Housing series of events, ‘Making Sense of Sensors’ will focus on the rise of smart heating and web enabled thermostats and explore how new, remote home sensor technologies could revolutionise the management of housing stock.
Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership shares details about their heating upgrade system.
Turner and SPA to sponsor the SFHA’s event.
23 May 2019, The Studio, Glasgow.
SPA announce workshops to discuss and shape upcoming frameworks.
The contract will give housing associations and councils quick and easy access to companies that can provide bespoke energy advice for their tenants and residents to help them make savings on their energy bills.
The Plugged-in Households Grant Fund will support eight housing associations across Scotland to procure the services of car clubs.
MPS will deliver Cloch’s reactive and voids maintenance service from 1 April 2019.
