Per Page 2 10 20 50 100 500 Search Clear Search 57 items 12» Meet West of Scotland Group's new Chief Executive WSHA have appointed Simon Fitzpatrick as our next Chief Executive Officer. Cost of Living report 2024 Read more about how we have worked to support our tenants with cost of living over the past year and the resources you can access if you find yourself struggling. West of Scotland Housing Association pays tribute long-serving colleague Irene Robertson We pay tribute to our popular, long-serving colleague Irene Robertson, who passed away suddenly in October after a short illness. WSHA and Aberlour Children’s charity team up to give families the gift of Christmas The team had a lovely afternoon yesterday as we had the chance to gather together and donate over 100 gifts to Aberlour Children's Charity as part of our annual 'spirit of Christmas' gift drive. Meet Karen, our new Director of Development and Asset Management We're very pleased to announce Karen Shaw as our new Director of Development & Asset Management. Planning submitted by WSHA for Glasgow’s first ‘modular’ housing development The modular homes will be constructed off-site and delivered 90% complete to Cowlairs site Woodlands & Garnethill Christmas Fair Join your neighbours and wider community at the Fred Paton Centre for a fun-filled festive afternoon packed with activities and treats for all ages! The WSHA 2024 panto ticket ballot is open! Panto season is fast approaching and, as previous years, Willowacre Trust have a limited number of tickets available for pantomimes in your area. New homes in Dundashill and Hamilton win at the Herald Property Awards. We were thrilled that our new developments - both large and small - were recognised at September's Herald Property Awards. WSHA's 2023/24 Annual Charter Report is now available Watch the video or read the report to see how we performed against the SHR's average figures. Claim Pension Credit by 21st December Over 800,000 households in the UK are eligible for Pension Credit but have not claimed it. With the government’s recent announcement that the Winter Fuel Payment will now be means-tested, it’s more important than ever to understand the benefits of claiming Pension Credit. Chief Executive Officer of WSHA, Brian Gannon, announces his retirement Brian Gannon, Chief Executive of WSHA, has announces his plan to retire in Spring 2025. 12 new energy-efficient affordable homes for Hamilton WSHA are proud to be working in partnership with Procast Group to deliver 12 new energy-efficient 2-bedroom flats to Hamilton's Alness Street. Going for Gold! WSHA recognised as top workplace with upgraded Investors In People accreditation WSHA are proud to have our commitment to supporting our staff recognised with a coveted Gold Investors in People accreditation. Net Zero funding secured for Hill Road upgrades WSHA successful in securing Net Zero funding for major upgrade of 36 sheltered housing properties in Cumbernauld WSHA Tenants benefitting from promising first trials of new energy-efficient heating system, 'infrared' wallpaper We're leading the way in investigating new energy efficiency solutions for our tenants, with promising first trials of innovative new heating technology, ‘infrared’ wallpaper. WSHA and Westscot Living officially launch largest development of ‘Passivhaus standard’ affordable homes in Glasgow This week we were proud to officially launch our landmark development of 90 highly energy efficient mid-market rent homes at Dundashill, Glasgow New MMR homes for India Street, Glasgow city centre, in partnership with Vita Group WSHA were recently approach by a student accommodation provider Vita, as their preferred affordable housing partner for their new build student accommodation project at India Street in the City Centre of Glasgow West of Scotland Housing Association acquire prime Glasgow City Centre Grade B listed Station House for conversion to affordable housing WSHA has acquired a Grade B listed former office building in Glasgow City Centre in a multi-million pound deal for conversion to affordable housing. Welcome to our new Director of Finance, Valerie Wilson Valerie Wilson, previously of Cloch HA, has been appointed WSHA's new Director of Finance. Valerie will be responsible for the development of our strategy, policy and performance in respect of Finance and ensuring the overall financial wellbeing of WSHA and its subsidiaries. Linthaugh Gardens celebrates 30th birthday On 21st Feb, staff and residents all came together to enjoy entertainment, lunch and celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Linthaugh Gardens complex. Beatson Cancer Charity is WSHA's corporate charity for 2024 We're proud to announce that WSHA's corporate charity for 2024 is Beatson Cancer Charity. WSHA welcome first tenants to new energy-efficient family homes in South Ayrshire West of Scotland Housing are delighted to announce the completion of their final six-unit development at Greenan Phase 4, South Ayrshire, providing high demand family homes for social rent to the community. WSHA continues to fulfil transfer promises to former Charing Cross HA tenants as major window upgrade programme begins WSHA has kicked off a £5.7 million upgrade programme for former tenants of Charing Cross HA, replacing the windows of 385 homes over the next three years, vastly improving energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty for residents. New short courses for tenants this January Fancy learning some new skills in the New Year? Willowacre Trust have partnered with Glasgow Kelvin College to offer two short courses starting in January 2024: Intro to Community Development and First Aid at Work. Cowlairs Community Afternoon, Friday 5th January We'll be holding a community afternoon for our tenants in Cowlairs on Friday 5th January, featuring food and drink, fun for the kids and info and advice from our team. The WSHA 2023 panto ticket ballot is open! WSHA's popular panto ballot returns, offering free tickets for WSHA tenants to selected panto performances in Glasgow, Ayr and Motherwell. WSHA Annual Charter report now available Our 2022/23 Annual Charter Report - our yearly report on our activities and performance - is now available to read online, for the attention of all WSHA tenants and factored owners. WSHA raises over £800 for Duchenne UK On 2nd November we held a duvet day at our Camlachie head office in aid of Duchenne UK, WSHA’s corporate charity for 2023. West of Scotland Housing Association and partners celebrate landmark ultra-low carbon development in Glasgow’s East End This week WSHA unveiled a plaque to celebrate the “Passivhaus” certification of the landmark Springfield Cross social housing development in Glasgow’s East End — a significant milestone in the city’s sustainability agenda of achieving ‘net zero’ by 2045. Cowlairs Community Afternoon, Thurs 19th October We'll be holding a community afternoon for our tenants in Cowlairs on Thurs 19th of October, featuring food and drink, fun for the kids and info and advice from our team. New health and wellbeing courses for tenants funded through Glasgow Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund We are excited to launch our next 8-week health and wellbeing courses for tenants this September. The courses will initially run for eight weeks and include health and wellbeing activities, personal development, and taster sessions. West of Scotland Housing Association welcomes first tenants back to Overtown Street, Barrowfield, after £4 million investment and upgrade begins. West of Scotland Housing Association welcomes first tenants back to Overtown Street, Barrowfield, after £4 million investment and upgrade begins. West of Scotland Housing Association recognised as a Carer Positive Engaged Employer West of Scotland Housing Association have been awarded accreditation as a Carer Positive Engaged employer by Caring Scotland, in recognition of our commitment to supporting our members of staff who have caring responsibilities. July 2023 edition of Westworld, our tenant newsletter, now available to read online The July edition of Westworld is available now, and includes the results of our Cost of Living survey, more about support available to tenants and details of upcoming opportunities for tenants to get their voices heard. West of Scotland Housing Association launches free tenant support service to help with impact of cost of living crisis West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) have launched a free service to help their tenants with the emotional and practical impact of the cost of living crisis. WSHA secures funding to provide homes for displaced Ukrainians WSHA have successfully secured £449,805 funding to provide much-needed housing for Ukrainian people displaced by the tragic war. WSHA raises thousands to help support those affected by suicide Staff at West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) WSHA staff have raised £5,565 for Chris’s House. Chris’s House, based in Wishaw, offers a safe environment where people in, or approaching, suicidal crisis can have a safe place to go and get professional support. Cook for less We are always looking for ways to help tenants with the increasing cost of living and we are pleased to have secured funding from SFHA Social Housing Fuel Support Fund to give free air fryers and slow cookers to a limited number of tenants. Work begins on Scotland's Largest Passivhaus Development We have started construction of Scotland’s largest Passivhaus development which will see 90 highly energy efficient homes created for mid market rent. The £21million project, located in Dundashill in Glasgow, is the first development on-site as part of wider masterplan to regenerate the area. Work Begins on New Affordable Homes in South Ayrshire WSHA, in partnership with Mactaggart and Mickel Homes, have started construction of our latest affordable housing development in Greenan, South Ayrshire. West of Scotland Housing Association welcomes Charing Cross West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has now completed the transfer of Charing Cross Housing Association and welcomed their new tenants, customers and staff on the 1st August. Repairs Service Update Please note that between 27th June - 8th July 2022 we unfortunately won’t be able to undertake non-emergency repairs. Our out of hours and emergency repairs service will still be available. Charing Cross Tenants say ‘YES’ to Transfer to West of Scotland Housing Association Charing Cross Housing Association (Charing Cross) tenants have resoundingly backed the proposed transfer to West of Scotland Housing Association (West of Scotland) with 96.1% voting YES to the proposal. WSHA Welcomes Minister for Net Zero Carbon Buildings to Glasgow’s Largest Passivhaus Site West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) welcomed Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights Patrick Harvie MSP to its landmark Passivhaus social housing development in Glasgow’s East End Charing Cross appoints WSHA as Preferred Transfer Partner Following a detailed selection process, Charing Cross Housing Association has appointed WSHA as their preferred transfer partner. Work begins on new affordable homes at former church site in Hamilton Planning was recently approved for the construction of twelve new affordable homes at the former St Andrew’s Church Hall site in Hamilton by West of Scotland Housing Association in partnership with Apsis Solutions (Construction) ltd. WSHA marks £65 million regeneration investment in East Glasgow West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has completed their latest social housing development in Barrowfield which finalises the physical regeneration of the area where since 1996, there has been investment of £65 million to create 540 new affordable homes. Office Reopening We are pleased to confirm our office will reopen to customers on Wednesday 1st September 2021. We want to thank you all once again for your support since March 2020 and we appreciate your continued patience whilst we reopen our office and get used to our new ways of working. Please consider whether your visit to our office is essential and if your enquiry can be dealt with in another way e.g. phone, email or via our website. WSHA Welcomes New Director of Finance We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Paton as Director of Finance due to the retirement of current Director, Colin MacCallum. Donna will be responsible for the development of our strategy, policy and performance in respect of Finance and IT Services and ensuring the overall financial wellbeing of WSHA and its subsidiaries.
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