Les meilleurs podcasts Scottish Housing (2024)

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63 - Accessible housing (part 4) with Simon Fitzpatrick 47:13

1M ago47:13

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“If we can get 90% of it right, I'd be delighted if somebody else came up with the other 10% and built on that. That's the history of social housing, right? Standing on the shoulders of giants and keeping getting better and better and better. We're just part of that chain.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black wrap up their series on accessible housing w…

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Ep 13 - Niall Murphy, Glasgow Heritage Trust 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Glasgow City Heritage Trust gives out almost £1million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair and promote the city’s historic buildings and places. Through their conservation grants programmes people will enjoy, understand and care for Glasgow’s historic built environment and will be able to access funding and expertise whic…

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Ep12 - Paul McDermott - what is a property factor 52:13

2M ago52:13

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If you or your family have lived in a tenement at any time in the West of Scotland you will have a pretty good idea about what a property factor is and what they do. Elsewhere across Scotland it's likely that you'll know of the work of a factor if you live in modern flats or an estate of modern homes. But for many a property factor may be a thing y…

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62 - Accessible housing (part 3) with Jacquie Pepper and Elaine Ritchie 31:42

2M ago31:42

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“Partnership work is about relationships, it's knowing people, it's understanding each of us have roles and responsibilities but keeping in mind what we're all trying to achieve at the end of the day and that's the outcomes for people that live in our communities to allow them to thrive and survive.” Continuing with their accessible housing series,…

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Ep 11 - Stuart Patrick of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce 33:46

3M ago33:46

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Founded in 1783, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is the oldest Chamber in the English speaking world with continuous records and has always been a driver of change and progress in the city. Current CEO, Dr Stuart Patrick CBE, is a very vocal advovate and whilst his position is based upon what's best for his city, his comments will resonate among people…

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Ep10 - Ariane Burgess MSP, Housing Committee Convenor 1:03:43

3M ago1:03:43

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This week Steven & Brian are joined by MSP Ariana Burgess, Convenor of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Ariane Burgess has been a Green MSP for Highlands and Islands since 2021 and author of Life Design for Women: Conscious Living as a Force for Positive Change. Specifically, for the purposes of our podcast, we discuss her role…

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61 - Accessible housing (part 2) with Angela Currie 28:00

3M ago28:00

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“If we don't grab and grab with both hands that prevention agenda, do more now, given we know what's coming our way from our demographics, then we are going to be in a much worse state than we are now in 10, 20 years time.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their exploration of the current issues surrounding social care and accessible housing…

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60 - Accessible housing (part 1) with Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP 35:51

4M ago35:51

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“You can't do all of the things that people take for granted if you can't get in and out of your house.” In the run-up to the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit in Dundee, Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay discuss the practical housing issues often confronted by people with disabilities with the campaigning MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy. Pam, who repr…

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59 - The holistic approach to homelessness with Helen Murdoch and Janet Haugh 35:36

4M ago35:36

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“We have a theory of change which demonstrates the changes we are hoping to see in people's lives that will ultimately help us achieve our vision of a world where everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.” Returning to the subject of homelessness, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black speak to two charities that betw…

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58 - Communications during a crisis with Sally Thomas and Chris Fairbairn 42:52

5M ago42:52

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“In crisis situations, don't try and save face in front of us. Tell us the warts and all. Tell us the reality of the situation here. If we're going in with one hand tied behind our back, then it isn't going to end well.” In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the value of effective communication…

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Ep 9 - Professor Ken Gibb 54:04

5M ago54:04

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This weeks guest is the highly respected Professor Ken Gibb, Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences in the subject area of Urban Studies at Glasgow University. He is also Director of the ⁠UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence⁠ (CaCHE) funded by ESRC, AHRC and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and established in 2017. He has ca…

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57 - Housing Bill part 4: An interview with housing minister Paul McLennan 30:09

5M ago30:09

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Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay conclude their series on the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with an interview with the minister responsible for bringing the legislation through Parliament, housing minister Paul McLennan. The wide-ranging discussion centred on measures in the proposed legislation such as rent controls, homelessness and domest…

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Ep8 Housing Minister Paul McLennan MSP 42:47

6M ago42:47

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This week, Steven and Brian are joined by The Housing Minister - Paul McLennan MSP. Paul is an SNP MSP representing East Lothian since 2021 and prior to this was a councillor for many years for Dunbar and East Linton. We discuss with him whether this long period in local government was a help in preparing him for life as an MSP and a Minister and h…

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Ep 7 - The Housing Crisis - What does it mean 41:02

6M ago41:02

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The Scottish government has called a housing emergency. Brian & Steven discuss what might have been the reasons for calling the emergency and what steps might they take next.Par The Scottish Housing Podcast

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56 - Housing Bill part 3: Domestic abuse with Michelle Meldrum, Eileen McMullan and Sophie Berry 38:42

6M ago38:42

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their look into the new Housing Bill with a look at the duties expected of social landlords regarding domestic abuse. Under the proposed legislation, social landlords will have to provide support to tenants experiencing rent arrears or risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse, and to publish a policy on how…

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Ep 6 Miles Briggs 49:52

7M ago49:52

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This week Conservative Housing spokesman Miles Briggs joins the podcast and discusses the housing cap and the steps he believes are necessary to combat the housing crisis.Par The Scottish Housing Podcast

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55 - The Housing Bill part 2: Homelessness prevention duties with Ewan Aitken 26:32

7M ago26:32

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black put the Holyrood turmoil to one side and continue their exploration of various elements of the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with a look at proposed new homelessness prevention measures. The legislation will introduce an ‘ask and act’ duty on social landlords and other bodies, such as health boards and the po…

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EP 5 - John Blackwood of The Scottish Association of Landlords 59:50

7M ago59:50

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The Scottish Association of Landlords is the largest and only dedicated national organisation that represents landlords and letting agents throughout Scotland. John Blackwood is the Chief Executive and joins the podcast to discuss rent controls, the challenges of being a landlord in the current climate and the benefits of joining and organisation l…

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Ep 4 The impact of political turmoil on Scottish Housing 37:31

7M ago37:31

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In light of the recent events at Holyrood, we believed our audience would appreciate an expert analysis of the situation, particularly in relation to housing. That's why we turned to Steven Purcell, for his insights. Steven delves into his thoughts on the current state of affairs and provides a thorough examination of the potential implications for…

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EP 3 Municipal Dreams. - Social Housing in the UK 48:34

7M ago48:34

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When was social housing born? What impact has it had on UK life and has it died? Steven and Brian talk with John Boughton, author of Municipal Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Council Housing. John enlightens Brian & Steven on how this quest for homes for all transformed the UK and changed us forever. If you have an interest in housing, this is a fasci…

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EP 2 Dr John Boyle - Housing Stats and the economy 59:53

7M ago59:53

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Renowned housing economist Dr John Boyle of Rettie joins Steven & Brian to discuss the housing economy of Scotland and the implications of the recent housing legislation on the build to rent sector. In the podcast, John reveals how he believes red tape and a hostile attitude towards landlords from government is fuelling Scotland’s housing crisis. H…

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54 - Housing Bill part 1 Rent controls and tenants' rights with Dr John Boyle 28:45

7M ago28:45

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With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…

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EP 1 Introducing The Scottish Housing Podcast 27:02

8M ago27:02

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Former Labour Glasgow Leader Steven Purcell and BBC Scotland Property expert Brian Gilmour introduce the new property podcast for Scotland. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate, providing expert insights, valuable tips, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders. Stay ahead of the game with the latest trends and developments in the…

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53 - Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire 35:21

8M ago35:21

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"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…

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52 - Why ‘fabric-first’ may be the wrong approach for retrofitting with Fionn Stevenson 48:53

8M ago48:53

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“If we have a choice between a tenant having their home flooded or having to put on an extra jumper, which would you recommend?” For anyone who has encountered architect Fionn Stevenson over her career, her answer to this question will be obvious. It forms part of her claim that a blanket one-size-fits-all fabric-first approach to retrofitting shou…

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51 - Why it is important to declare a housing emergency with Cllr Jane Meagher and Cllr Allan Casey 41:42

9M ago41:42

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Almost a year since Scotland appointed its first dedicated housing minister, three councils have declared housing emergencies due to mounting pressures in their local housing systems and dozens of others could be set to follow. Now housing bodies across Scotland are making a concerted effort to say that it's not just individual regions that are str…

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50 - The PRS rent adjudication scheme with Susan Aktemel and Calum Sanderson 43:51

9M ago43:51

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With the Tenant Protection Bill’s in-tenancy rent cap and eviction measures due to expire in a matter of weeks, the Scottish Government has proposed an adjudication scheme to ease the transition until a long-awaited Housing Bill comes to pass. Under the proposals, the process for rent adjudication will temporarily be modified from April 1st for one…

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49 - Craig Stirrat 45:28

10M ago45:28

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Fresh from being recognised by CIH Scotland with a Lifetime Achievement award for having gone the extra mile during his career, Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to talk about his 40 years in housing so far and the current challenges facing the housing sector. Hear Craig's views on housi…

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48 - Reidvale and the role of tenants in stock transfers with Paul Sweeney MSP and Lesley Baird 30:24

10M ago30:24

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With Reidvale Housing Association currently considering its options after shareholders voted against a proposed transfer of engagements to Place for People Scotland, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black reflect on some of the issues that have been raised so far. They spoke to Glasgow Labour MSP Paul Sweeney, who was a prominent part of the campaign again…

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47 - Design for displacement with Laurence Wood 52:40

12M ago52:40

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black step outside the Scottish social housing bubble to consider the impact of housing design in the aftermath of a disaster. Earlier this year, architect and University of Dundee lecturer Laurence Wood took a group of Year 5 Architecture students to Turkey, which had just suffered from a terrible earthquake, to live in ru…

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46 - Alloa and town centre living with Steve Malone, Johnny Cadell and Grant Baxter 44:37

1y ago44:37

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Kieran Findlay is joined by Steve Malone and Johnny Cadell, both principal architects at Architecture & Design Scotland, and Grant Baxter, the planning & building standards team leader at Clackmannanshire Council, to tell the story of a town centre development at Primrose Street in Alloa. Together they share their experiences of working to support …

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45 - Scotland's Annual Homelessness Conference with Paul McLennan MSP, Maggie Brünjes, Martin Smith and Allan Jones 26:24

1y ago26:24

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It is difficult to remember a time when global, UK and national events have aligned so acutely to heap even more pressure on Scotland's local housing systems. Committed professional sectors from across the housing, homelessness and refugee sectors gathered at Scotland's Annual Homelessness Conference on October 31st to unlock solutions to these unp…

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44 - Young professionals with Nicola Dillon, Julie‑Ann Cloherty and Collette Anderson 31:19

1y ago31:19

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Scottish Housing Day took place last month to celebrate careers across housing by showcasing the variety of roles and routes into the sector and making the case for housing to be recognised as an important and valued career. But it also served to raise awareness of the need to replace a largely ageing workforce and support the next generation of ho…

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43 - Planning delays and NPF4 with Janice Russell and Cameron Greig 35:08

1y ago35:08

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While financial pressures have undoubtedly played a huge part in a slowdown of new homes being delivered, there is a strong sense among housebuilders that the planning process is also having a detrimental impact. A recent survey published by our sister publication Scottish Construction Now found that the statutory timeframe for the turnaround of pl…

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42 - Is the Unsuitable Accommodation Order fit for purpose? with Cllr Jane Meagher and Sophie Berry 35:04

1y ago35:04

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The 2014 Unsuitable Accommodation Order was introduced to effectively end stays in unsuitable accommodation for any homeless person for more than 7 days. However, with these laws being consistently broken by local authorities for a number fo reasons Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black ask whether the law is fit for purpose. We clarify the legislation ar…

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41 - Care and technology with Dr Lynne Douglas and Gary Baillie 38:42

1y ago38:42

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As housing and care providers continue to grapple with Scotland’s ageing population, some are embracing tech more than ever before. Earlier this year, Bield Housing and Care officially launched a digital hub in Linlithgow. Securing £75k in funding from the TAPPI project, it set about showcasing a variety of preventative care technologies that aim t…

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40 - Bringing Passivhaus homes to Drymen with Angela Currie and Janice McDonald 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

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The story behind Hanover Scotland’s award-winning development in Drymen has many threads. Not just Hanover’s first certified Passivhaus development, it is located at the very site of its first ever development in Scotland as a separate entity. The project also touches on a number of issues such as community consultation, energy efficiency and the c…

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39 - Housing at Scotland’s Heart with Carolyn Lochhead 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

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With its latest campaign, the SFHA is aiming to put Housing at the Heart of Scotland and keep it there. It looks to tell stories of the importance of social housing in Scotland and ensure social landlords are given the required support to continue this vital work. In this episode, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black talk to the SFHA’s director of extern…

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38 - A new framework for regulation with Michael Cameron and Helen Shaw 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

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The current framework for regulating social landlords in Scotland was introduced in 2019. Since then, tragic incidents here in the UK and worldwide events have changed how RSLs are expected to operate, possibly forever. So in this episode, we’re asking whether the way RSLs are regulated should also be changed to reflect this. Ahead of unveiling a p…

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37 - Using data to create sustainable communities with Dan Blake and Daz Chauhan 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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After touching on the use of data in a previous episode regarding Fit Homes, the Scottish Housing News Podcast returns to the issue by further considering other ways in which data analysis is helping inform decision-making across all areas of social housing from creating sustainable communities to assessing the stock condition. To help with this, K…

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36 - Live at TPAS Scotland Annual Conference with Anne Marie Brown and David Bookbinder 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

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Recorded at this Year's TPAS Scotland Annual Conference on June 30th, this episode features a panel discussion hosted by Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black alongside Anne Marie Brown, CEO at Dalmuir Park Housing Association, and David Bookbinder, the director of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations. Questions and comments from…

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35 - Gas boilers no more! with Richard Orr and Ross Armstrong 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

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After the Scottish Government published rules for all new properties applying for a building warrant from April 2024 having to utilise zero direct emissions heating systems, we wanted to focus on what it could mean in practice. Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black are joined by Richard Orr, the head of asset and regeneration at River Clyde Homes, who tal…

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34 - ESG and the Sustainability Reporting Standard with Julie McDowell and Nick Pollard 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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More than 18 months since we last spoke about environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting (ep 2), Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black reconvene with Link Group's finance director Nick Pollard to discuss how the parameters have changed during this time and how housing associations can benefit from adopting the Sustainability Reporting Standard f…

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33 - Homelessness and Shelter Scotland with Alison Watson 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

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Fresh from the Scottish Government's anti-poverty summit, Shelter Scotland director Alison Watson joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to share to what extent housing was mentioned during the event. The discussion also touches on Alison’s early career, Housing First, the Temporary Accommodation Task and Finish Group and finishes with a conversation…

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32 - Fit Homes and rural housing with Kirsty Morrison and Ronnie MacRae 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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As social housing organisations across the country navigate a host of issues from an inadequate number of affordable homes, a cost of living crisis and an ageing population, for those working and living in rural areas, these issues are compounded by a unique set of circumstances such as a lack of local services and an exodus of young families. Two …

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31 - Housing has a new Minister with David Bookbinder and Jane Wood 25:02

1+ y ago25:02

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Following the appointment of a new minister for housing, we assembled a panel of former guests for a snap reaction. David Bookbinder, the director of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations and Jane Wood, the Homes for Scotland chief executive, join Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to tell us what they think should be on Paul M…

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30 - Taking the politics out of Passivhaus with Andrew Kubski, Jeff Colley and Dan Hyde 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

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It was back in December that the Scottish Government agreed to progress legislation proposed by Scottish Labour MSP Alex Rowley that will, they said, “introduce new minimum environmental design standards for all new-build housing to meet the Passivhaus standard, or a Scottish equivalent, in order to improve energy efficiency and thermal performance…

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29 - ALACHO on damp, homelessness and refugees with John Mills 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

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ALACHO, the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers, brings together those tasked with dealing with a multitude of issues which are increasingly shaped by worldwide events. The Covid pandemic led to emergency measures on rents and evictions, while the ongoing conflict in Ukraine prompted efforts to provide homes for refugees. Even the…

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28 - Clyde Gateway and the regeneration of Dalmarnock with Martin McKay and Rosie Robertson 39:40

2y ago39:40

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The ongoing regeneration of Dalmarnock and the surrounding area has long fascinated Jimmy Black, both from a personal and professional point of view, so we decided to speak to two people at the heart of it. Until recently, Martin McKay was the executive director of regeneration at Clyde Gateway, the urban regeneration organisation which is leading …

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27 - Decarbonising Scotland's homes with Josiah Lockhart 29:35

2y ago29:35

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Josiah Lockhart took the helm of Changeworks late last year to help implement the environmental charity's new focus on decarbonising Scotland’s homes. Josiah joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to discuss Changeworks' new purpose, the enormity of the challenge and the tools and resources the charity is using to meet the challenge head on. He also …

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