Benchmarking is an improvement process that allows west lothian council to compare our performance with similar organisations, such as other local scottish authorities. We will then set these out in a new corporate plan for. Scottish housing regulator, when do rsls need consent. Housing associations are expected to exercise a high quality of financial management in all aspects of their business activities and this as articulated in the most recent regulatory standards guidance entitled regulatory standards of governance and financial management published in april 2012 where it. The devolved government for scotland has a range of responsibilities that include. The estimate of the number of social lets excluding transfer lets available during 2014 is estimated from the number of local authority lets recorded by councils in their 2012 lettings return. The scottish housing regulator will examine the performance of any social landlord that is deemed to have a significant performance failure and you can download their information sheet for tenants here. It added the council had not always delivered minimum requirements in its stock of about 14,500 homes. Scottish housing regulator briefings and guidance for tenants about the scottish housing regulator shr shr are the independent regulator of rsls and local authority housing services in scotland. The revised eessh technical guidance reflects the scottish governments updated guidance and provides clarification for landlords on innovative technologies. How much rent tenants pay is one of the most important conversations a landlord will have with its.
Charitable organisations registered with the office of the scottish charity. Sep 27, 2017 read the full decision in mr a khan v scottish housing regulator 41057792016 final. Scottish housing regulator shr unveils plans to engage with. The scottish housing regulator shr regulates all social landlords in scotland, and is setting up a new national panel for users of social landlord services. Social housing plays a vital role in building sustainable communities, providing good quality homes and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in. The revised model has now been forwarded to the fca for registration. Reviewed available guidance and other publications property factors scotland 2011. All bodies with delegations of authority are subject to our information fair trader scheme ifts.
It is also recognised that modelling software will provide an estimated sap. All housing associations and cooperatives are regulated by the scottish housing regulator the shr. Scottish housing regulator national panel of tenants and. Dundee city council has been criticised by a watchdog for major weaknesses in its housing services. Blairtummock housing association have received our regulatory risk assessment 201920 from scottish housing regulator and are happy to announce the scottish housing regulator does not feel at this point in time they require any further assurance from blairtummock ha. Civil service people survey scottish housing regulator results 2018 decision of the appeal panel of the scottish housing regulator on 30 november 2018 in the appeal of thistle housing association ltd gypsytraveller information poster. Scottish housing regulator scottish information commissioner. Scottish housing regulator view and make freedom of. This brings the total number of completed houses at mackenzie farm to 81. Indeed, one of the stated purposes of the charter is to improve the quality and value of the services that social landlords deliver for their tenants. The holyrood connect awards are scotlands only awards to celebrate excellence in public sector it.
Jan 24, 2018 housing associations in scotland would have to produce annual assurance statements and all be required to have internal audit committees under proposals from the scottish housing regulator shr. Scottish public authorities authorities scottish housing regulator. Social housing home scottish regulator plans compulsory. Getting involved easthall park housing cooperative. Factoring services in scotland housing and property chamber. Sfha is hopeful that this will be a quick process but it is dependent on any further amendments that may be requested by the fca. The scottish further and higher education funding council sfc is the national, strategic body for funding teaching and learning, research, innovation and other activities in scotlands 25 colleges and 19 universities and higher education institutions. Established on 1 april 2011 under the housing scotland act 2010. This guidance explains how rsls should prepare their financial statements.
A guide for tenants and service users also explains what tenants can do if they want to find out more about their landlord, what they can expect from their landlord and how to raise concerns. Preparation of financial statements scottish housing. About the scottish housing regulator shr shr are the independent regulator of rsls and local authority housing services in scotland. It was established on 1 april 2011 under the housing scotland act 2010. Scottish housing regulator publishes guide for tenants. There are two ways in which electrical safety standards could be improved in scotland and monitored by the scottish housing regulator. We are the independent regulator of social landlords in scotland. Technical guidance for landlords completing their annual return on the scottish social housing charter arc due in may 2020. Caledonia housing association ltd is a registered society under the cooperative and community benefit societies act 2014 reg. Trends in scottish housing regulator inspections introduction this briefing provides an overview of the scottish housing regulators shrs publication social landlords in scotland. We regulate around 180 registered social landlords rsls and the housing activities of scotlands scottish housing regulator on vimeo.
Read our technical annual analysis of rsls annual loan portfolio returns. The paper included a commitment to develop a sustainable housing strategy shs to bring together our policies on climate change, housing quality, energy efficiency, fuel poverty, planning and the built environment. Scottish housing regulator makes its landlord directory easier to use. Registered office 5 south st johns place, perth ph1 5su. Scottish housing regulator the scottish federation of. By providing the basis for the scottish housing regulator to. Response by scottish housing regulator to claire evans on 24 november 2011.
Read all the latest information from us about coronavirus covid19. Minutes of meeting no queens cross housing association. The body was established on 1 april 2011 under the housing scotland act 2010. Memorandum of understanding between the scottish charity regulator and the scottish housing regulator december 2016.
Purpose of report 1 this report outlines the implications of the scottish housing regulators shr new regulatory framework for monitoring the scottish social housing charter. The shr set out future plans in a discussion paper, our regulation of social housing, published this week. Scottish housing regulator priorities of homeless service users scottish government evaluation of local housing strategy codevelopment with disabled people scottish government poverty toolkit feasibility study with heriot watt university. Scottish housing regulator, blairtummock housing association. Other social landlords in scotland providers registered with the scottish housing regulator, see. Measuring the scottish social housing charter outcomes. It is also recognised that modelling software will provide an estimated sap rating which at times may vary. It means contractors can accurately cost the project as the software will instantly produce reliable bills of quantities. We manage the environment around our properties and any common areas effectively, to ensure that the neighbourhood is an attractive, well maintained and safe place to live. These should give information on any likely changes to demand for social housing in the future including the volume and profile of that demand. Dec 21, 2017 the scottish housing regulator has published updated versions of its technical guidance for landlords for both the energy efficient standard for social housing eessh and the scottish social housing charter.
This is used to identify what we are doing well and how we can learn from the high performance and good practice of others. The regulation plans follow on from the completion of the shrs annual risk assessment. The estimate of the number of social lets excluding transfer lets available during 2012 is derived from the number of local authority lets recorded by councils in their annual lettings return. If the design changes, all drawings and bills are automatically updated. The scottish housing regulator found the authoritys repairs and management services were poor while services for the homeless were fair. Jun 19, 2015 craigforth has been appointed by the scottish housing regulator to analyse responses to the shrs consultation on an suite of updated regulatory guidance documents. This consultation represents the start of a new era for the independent scottish housing regulator and for social housing regulation in scotland. The scottish housing regulator has published updated versions of its technical guidance for landlords for both the energy efficient standard for social housing eessh and the scottish social housing charter. In some cases, certain crown bodies such as trading funds have a delegation of authority from the keeper to license the reuse of material they originate.
Information and guidance for using your rights to access public and environmental information through the freedom of information scotland act 2002 and the environmental information scotland regulations 2004. In such cases reusers need to obtain permission from these bodies directly. The scottish housing regulator shr is an independent nonministerial department, directly accountable to the scottish parliament. And do they need consent from the regulator before any disposal of land. We will use your feedback to help make sure were focusing on the important things. The board authorised the return for submission to the regulator. Our annual analysis of rsls annual loan portfolio returns, shows lenders and investors continue to invest in social housing sector. In this blog i would like to focus on the scottish housing regulator and how a small change made to the requirements of the annual returns could have a huge impact on how we view electrical safety in social housing. The scottish housing regulator has now decided to gather equivalent information for those placed in housing association stock through the annual performance statistical returns apsr. Trends in scottish housing regulator inspections introduction this briefing provides an overview of the scottish housing regulator s shrs publication social landlords in scotland. Scottish social housing charter indicators scottish housing regulator consultation. In march the scottish housing regulator unveiled their detailed plans for engagement with rsls and local authority landlords. The arc will replace the current apsr from housing associations, and shqs data return.
Scottish housing regulator briefings and guidance for. Dear claire evans, thank you for your request dated tue 22112011 under the freedom of information scotland act 2002 foisa for attacks on housi. Scottish housing regulator briefings and guidance for tenants. May 28, 2012 scottish housing regulator, when do rsls need consent. The purpose of this memorandum of understanding mou is to set out how. The association has taken this into account in the development of this strategy, although will assess its progress against the 10 strands of strategic asset management to inform the planned. For further information on housing strategy please telephone 089 737889 or email.
They aim to recognise the achievements of public sector professionals and teams and their work in developing innovative and creative technological solutions to public service challenges. Schedule 1 transitional provisions introduced by section 143 transfer of staff. Ae housing scottish government and scottish housing regulator. Cordale housing association repairs and maintenance policy 4 1. Letter from the committee to the scottish housing regulator on shr annual report and accounts 2014, 5 february 2015 185kb pdf letter from the scottish housing regulator to the committee on shr annual report and accounts 2014, 5 march 2015 344kb pdf dghp position statement 142kb pdf.
The sfha liaises closely with the shr and represents members views in responding to any shr consultations or the production. Scottish housing regulator welcomes new sfha guidance. Housing association lets for 2014 are estimated from the scottish housing regulators apsr. Financial regulations ochil view housing association. This leaflet outlines what is a significant performance failure and how tenants can contact the scottish housing regulator to report these. Apsr provides the number of lets made by each rsl, while the hl1 is based on information.
One point to note if a charity is registered with the scottish housing regulator or the charity commission for england and wales, then oscr does not need to receive a report. Speaking at the sfha launch event on wednesday, ian brenan, director of regulation finance and risk, said. Section 107 of the housing scotland act 2010 now replaces section 66. The scottish housing regulator has welcomed a new guide to rent setting and affordability, published this week by the scottish federation of housing associations sfha. Craigforth has been appointed by the scottish housing regulator to analyse responses to the shrs consultation on an suite of updated regulatory guidance documents. The housing scotland act 2001 and the scottish secure tenants right to repairs guidance 2002 gives tenants the right to have small urgent repairs carried out by your landlord within a given timescale. Measuring the scottish social housing charter outcomes may 2012.
Improving electrical safety standards in social housing. Tenant scrutiny is now being actively promoted by the scottish government and the scottish housing regulator and forms a key element of the charter requirements. The shrs regulatory framework outlines the powers and duties of the shr, as per the housing scotland act 2010. Information for social housing tenants, people who are homeless, factored owners and gypsytravellers. The stated aim of the approach is to be risk based and.
The office promotes and encourages good practice across utility companies and roads authorities and monitors performance. We also want to use this paper to discuss our future regulatory priorities. Governance describes the arrangements for leadership, direction and control in. Housing association lets for 2012 are estimated from the scottish housing regulators apsr return for 201112 together. Developing an energy efficiency standard for social. Information and guidance for using your rights to access public and environmental information through the freedom of information. Key to cih guidance is the concept of the role of a landlordwide tenant panel, which serves as a hub for the landlords various tenant involvement. Scottish housing regulator contracts register statement of compliance with the public services reform scotland act 2010 201718 civil service people survey scottish housing regulator results 2018. Revised scottish government guidance for social landlords on the energy efficiency standard for social housing eessh, december 2017. Scottish housing regulator national panel information flyer. Were setting up a national panel as one important way for us to hear about your priorities and the services you receive.
At 45 firhill road colin cassie, margaret glass, sadie gordon, david horner, mohammed razaq, colin williams. Additionally, it is recommended that it would be helpful to collect data on tenancy sustainment for all groups to use as comparison. Apr 11, 20 the scottish housing regulator has published a new guide to help tenants, homeless people and other service users find out more about the work of the regulator the short guide how we regulate. Asset management in local government audit scotland. This submission replaces the apsr and is required by the scottish housing regulator.
Read the full decision in mr a khan v scottish housing regulator 41057792016 final. The scottish housing regulator are an independent nonministerial department, directly accountable to the scottish parliam ent. Construction consultants framework government online. The possible impact of offsite on value for money in the scottish housing sector is colossal we also need a change of thinking at government level. Scottish social housing charter indicators scottish. Housing association lets for 2012 are estimated from the scottish housing regulators apsr. Objectives how they charged owners for providing the factoring service.
Sfc is a nondepartmental public body ndpb of the scottish. Scottish social housing charter indicators scottish housing. Oscr announces new charity notifiable events requirement. In addition to this the scottish social housing charter has introduced an outcome that states. Guidance note issued by the scottish housing regulator shr in 2008. Inside housing sponsored meeting the value for money. The consultatiuon sought views on eight separate but interconnected documents covering a range of regulatory policy areas. Scottish housing regulator caledonia housing association. Scottish housing regulator leaflet on complaints and performance for registered social landlord tenants. Scottish housing regulator is the independent regulator of rsls and local authority housing services in scotland. Briefing trends in scottish housing regulator inspections. Established on 1st april 2011 under the housing scotland act 2010, they are the regulator of registered social landlords rsls and local authority housing services in scotland. Scottish housing regulator national panel of tenants and service users help to improve social landlord services.
Scottish social housing charter social landlords manage all aspects of their business so that. The scottish housing regulator assumed full regulatory powers on 1 april 2012, but what does this actually mean for rsls in scotland. Caledonia housing association is the trading name of caledonia housing association ltd. Jul 27, 2015 hillcrest housing and any existing or future subsidiary companies see uk for more information on the group. The scottish road works commissioner oversees improvements to the planning, coordination and quality of road works in scotland.
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