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New Head of Property Services Appointed
We are pleased to announce our new Head of Property Services. Eleanor Derbyshire has been appointed succeeding Beth Reilly who retires at the end of August after 28 years. Read more
Job and Volunteering Fair
We are holding a job and volunteering fair on Thursday, 12 September from 12.30 to 3 pm at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, London Road, Calton.It is a Jobs and Volunteering Fair with a Difference. A key highlight will be a Jobs and Volunteering Board with actual opportunities for people to apply for. Read more
28 Years Later - Thank You!
Earlier this summer Thenue announced the pending retiral of Beth Reilly, Head of Property Services, who had been with us for 28 years. Attending her very last meeting of the Board of Management, Beth was presented with an oil painting depicting a scene from Colonsay, a place where Beth and her family have spent many a happy summer holiday. Read more
Read our Allocation Policy Review Report
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 requires social landlords to consult with the following stakeholders when they review their Allocation Policy:• Applicants on their housing list
• Their tenants
• Registered Tenant Organisations, and
• Such other persons as landlords see fit. Read more
Do you want to apply to us for housing?
Check out the Homeseekers section of our website. More information on this can be found by clicking on our leaflet here. Read more
Summer Newsletter
The summer newsletter is now available for you to read. You can find out about our recent customer conference, a tea dance for our 40th anniversary celebrations and the Great Get Together events that took place. You will also find our special seven page Cashpoint insert that contains lots of useful financial information. Please click on 'download file' below Read more
Tenancy Support – Avril is Here to Help
Avril McLaughlin is our Tenancy Support Officer at Thenue. Her role is to try and help people manage as best as they can in their homes and to feel part of their local community. Read more
Help us Shape our Community Regeneration Strategy
Our Community Regeneration Strategy is due for review. This document sets out our priorities for community projects for the next 3 years.We know that many of our residents are facing increasing challenges such as welfare reform, securing employment, living in the digital age, social isolation, lack of opportunities and health inequality. What is required is local action to tackle area inequality, create opportunities and improve communities.
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Free Health & Wellbeing Event - Thursday 13th June 2019
Come along to the Calton Heritage & Learning Centre on Thursday 13th June from 12pm to 2.30pm for an afternoon of health & wellbeing activities including a free healthy lunch, free massage, a motivational speaker and much more...
Making the Right Choice!
Our trail-blazing personal development course is proving a big hit with its participants.Choices for Change delivers opportunities to people to improve confidence, self-esteem and learn new skills.
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Do you know what our Service Standards are?
Our Service Standards set out our service commitments to our customers (for example how quickly we will respond to an enquiry etc.)They also recognise that the way we provide our services can be as important as the service itself. Read more
We are reviewing our Allocation Policy
We are reviewing our Allocation Policy. This policy sets out the rules for how we allocate available homes as fairly as possible. We have worked with our Tenant Scrutiny Panel to decide on a list of survey questions for customers to consider as part of this policy review consultation.Read more
Choices for Change Course - Sign up Now
We are now recruiting for our fourth Choices 4 Change Course which will start on 30th April in the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre.Read more
Community Bursaries
We are proud to announce details of our community bursaries, set up to mark our 40th birthday. The bursary is aimed at helping YOU in keeping with our proud track record of assisting our communities. Read more
Spring Newsletter
The spring newsletter is now available for you to read. You can read about our recent rent review, our community bursaries and much more... Read more
Rent Increase and Universal Credit Claimants
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, you will be responsible for informing the DWP of your rent increase on the 1st of April.Read more
Factoring Matters - Newsletter for owners now available to read
You can read our newsletter created especially for factored owners - Factoring Matters by clicking on the download file button below Read more
Access our Services 24/7 - No Need to Wait for the Office to Open!
We reached our target of one third of our tenants using our Self Service App or Web Tenant Portal in December 2018! Read more
Calton Gardening Project: Making a Real Difference
Our “Calton Gardening Project” has resulted in a dramatic reclaiming of the local neighbourhood by residents. It has led to significant improvement in the physical appearance of the local area which has drawn much praise from local people.The project employs a community gardener to work directly on increasing the ability of residents to take responsibility for their environment. Meanwhile, tenants will now have received a copy of “Your Rent – Time to Have Your Say” - a special update inviting you to give your views on our rent proposals from April 2019.
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Join the Scottish Housing Regulator Board to help safeguard and promote tenants’ interests
Scottish Ministers are recruiting two new members to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Board to replace members whose terms will end in March 2019. Read more
Free Handy-Person Service
Did you know that we offer a Handy-Person Service?If you are over the age of 65 years or have a medical condition which affects you on a daily basis, irrespective of your age, you can benefit from this FREE service! Find out more in our leaflet by clicking on the 'download document' link below. Read more
Autumn Newsletter
The autumn newsletter is now available for you to read. You can read about our AGM, the new centre at Netherholm and more by clicking on the download document button Read more
Membership vote for Board members for first time in a decade
Our members went to the polls at this September’s AGM to choose new members of the Board.It was the first time in TEN YEARS that demand for places on the Board outstripped the number of vacancies.
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New Carers Allowance Supplement
Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an extra payment to help carers in Scotland who get Carer’s Allowance.Eligible carers in Scotland are starting to receive the first payments from now.
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Volunteers’ Work Takes to the Stage
Talented women will have their work performed at the Tron Theatre Glasgowin September
A group of women from Glasgow’ East End are to have their creative writing showcased on stage in Glasgow. Read more
Twenty year wait is over as Castlemilk says hello to its new £1 million hall
It was a long time in coming but when it finally opened its doors this month, the new Netherholm Hall was well worth the wait.The Netherholm community in Castlemilk is now celebrating its long-awaited showpiece hall a brand new £1 million hub designed to bring the community together.
Campaigners fought tirelessly for nearly 20 years to create the community facility refusing to give up and never allowing setbacks to knock them off course.
In 2016 it was revealed the campaigners had successfully won funding of almost £1 million from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland.
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A Saintly Vision!
A STUNNING mural depicting the mother of Glasgow’s patron saint and whom Thenue Housing is named after has been revealed.This week we welcomed the unveiling of the mural not far from the city centre which shows St Thenue cradling and nursing her infant son.
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Summer Newsletter
The summer newsletter is now available for you to read. You can read about the £327,000 funding that we have received for projects, our latest housing development and more by clicking on the download document button Read more
£6.43m East End Homes Boost is Complete
We have unveiled a multi-million housing boost for Bridgeton this week. it marked a welcome return to the east end for Local Government and Housing Minister Kevin Stewart MSP who got the building work under way just over a year ago.Around half the families have now moved into the impressive £6.43 million development as we continue our drive to create much-needed new homes. More will receive their keys in the next few weeks. Read more
Blackhill Jobs Fair
In conjunction with Springburn and Shettleston JC+ offices we are holding a Jobs Fair at the Molendinar Community Centre, Blackhill on the 27th of June 2018.A range of employers have been invited to attend on the day.
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GDPR
By now, you will have received a letter from us containing a ‘Fair Processing Notice’, and you may be wondering what the “GDPR” is all about Read more
Clyde Community Cafe Training Opportunity
Training allowance of £120 per weekStarting Date:ASAP
20 Hours per week
Monday to Friday 10am-2pm
Application form available from http://swayed.org.uk
Spring Newsletter
The spring newsletter is now available for you to read.You can read about our new web portal, how we're making sure Thenue is well run and news for older residents by downloading the document below
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You can now pay your rent at any time
We are pleased to announce that our payment lines are now available 24 hours a day.When calling our main telephone number 0141 550 3581, option 4 will put you directly through to Allpay's 24 hour payment line
Looking for a home in Castlemilk?
We have 2 and 3 bedroom homes available for rent in the Holmbyre area of Castlemilk. Monthly rents are in the region of £352 - £388Read more
Financial Education Open day at CHLC 27th March between 10am and 3pm
Financial Education Session and Home Energy ScotlandWillie Sinclair will be running the Financial Education Sessions. While there is an element of budgeting, our main aim is to try and help you deal with any debt issues you have now, or may have in the future.
You may feel that this is not for you as you don’t have enough money to live on, never mind budgeting.
BUT BUDGETING IS WHAT YOU DO EVERY DAY BY TRYING TO MANAGE ON WHAT INCOME YOU HAVE
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Ne'erday Lunch Makes Everyone Feel Welcome
Calton Heritage and Learning Centre throws open its doors on New Year's Day Read more
Annual Rent Review
The Annual Rent Review has now been sent out to all tenants with the Winter Newsletter.It contains information on what happens to your rent and how as an Association we strive to ensure we achieve value for money Read more
Winter Newsletter 2017
The winter newsletter is now available for you to read.There are articles on the results of our recent Tenant Satisfaction Survey, the winter fuel allowance and the work we are doing with Home Energy Scotland Read more
Thenue Communities
Thenue Communities is a charitable subsidiary of Thenue Housing Association, and has been working to tackle social disadvantage through the management of two community facilities. It has been operating since the opening of Calton Heritage & Learning Centre on 1st November 2013. The 1st November is a special date for us because at about 5.15pm that evening in 1889, unusually high winds caused a large section of the new western extension of James Templeton’s carpet factory to collapse into the adjoining weaving shed. Read more
Universal Credit Freephone Number Commences Today
The new Freephone number is 0800-328-9344 available Monday to Friday 8am to 6pmAll DWP customer 0345 numbers are being replaced with new Freephone numbers.
• The changes will begin with Universal Credit lines, which will begin from today
• This will then extend to other numbers, with the process due to be completed by the end of the calendar year.
We will publish the new numbers as soon as they become available
Working Together to Build Bright Futures
Opportunities for jobless people to learn new skills have been given a £5000 boost from generous construction firm Cruden Building.It has dug deep to deliver the cash injection to assist Thenue and Glasgow Kelvin College who work together to help unemployed people.
This week Cruden Building handed over a cheque which will now be used to fund Thenue Housing’s award-winning Learning Works initiative.
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£9.3 Million Housing Boost Under Way
A multi million pound transformation of a historic Glasgow building into new east end homes is under way.Work begins this week on the exciting redevelopment of a former hotel in iconic Monteith Row close to Glasgow Green.
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Policy Review
We have recently reviewed the Rent Policy and Shared Ownership Policy which require consultation with tenants and sharing owners prior to final approval. Read more
Housing Benefit Self Service
Did you know that if you are in receipt of Housing Benefit you can deal with your housing benefit account online?Read more
Autumn Newsletter
The autumn newsletter is now available for you to read.You can read about fire safety, the new homes we are building and our Annual Return on the Charter
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Thumbs up for Thenue!
We have been given a significant endorsement by our tenants in a wide-ranging opinion survey.The sparkling set of results - with most approval ratings at 90 per cent or above - confirm the Association remains highly regarded by the people we serve.
The survey carried out by a research company with 1,123 tenants, found that a massive 92 per cent of people said they were very satisfied or fairly satisfied with the service we provide.
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Annual Landlord Report
On 31st August the Scottish Housing Regulator issued our annual ‘Landlord report’. You can read a short two page summary that shows how we performed in the year 2016/2017 as well as the Regulator's full report http://www.thenuehousing.co.uk/documents/view.php?documentID=827
Paintwork Contract
The paintwork contract for 2017/18 is underway. Novus Property Solutions will be on site over the coming months to complete the contract by March/April 2018.
Gutter Cleaning Contract
The Gutter Cleaning Contract is underway across all our areas and is being carried out by Patterson Safety Anchors. The contract will run until October/November 2017 as the works can be weather dependent.
Well Done Guys!
Brilliant result as charity golf day raises £2320 for Cystic Fibrosis charityRead more
Our Living Wage Commitment
We are pleased to announce that as well as being a Glasgow Living Wage accredited employer we are now accredited as a Scottish Living Wage Employer Read more
Tea is Served!
Older Cranhill and Blackhill residents get together in link-up between Thenue and Royal Voluntary ServiceRead more
Happy 20th Birthday Learning Works!
Milestone marked for successful students determined to beat unemploymentRead more
Fire Safety Statement
We want to reassure all our residents that we have a robust safety approach in all our housing stock. We neither own nor manage any multi-storey blocks, however we understand some may want extra reassurance. The types of external cladding that we have used in our properties are shown below, together with a statement from the particular manufacturer and installer. Read more
Landscape Contractor - An Update
Land Engineering went into administration on 30th May 2017. A sale of part of the business to idverde was completed and employees relating to this part of the business transferred. The part of the business which was sold is the Services, Responsive and Winter Divisions and a number of separate projects. Read more
Housing for Older People in Bridgeton and Calton
Looking for housing in Bridgeton or Calton?Interested in retirement housing?
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Seeking Volunteers!
If you a tenant, 60 years or over come and join us!We are looking for tenants to join our Older Persons Focus Groups. Contact Paola Doyle on paola.doyle@thenuehousing.co.uk or tel 550 9548 for more information.
£6.3m East End Homes Boost
A MULTI-MILLION housing boost for Bridgeton has been unveiled by Thenue Housing. Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government and Housing, cut the first soil to mark the start of building work. Read more
Changes to our Allocation Policy
On 28 February 2017, our Board approved two draft changes to our Allocation Policy. See below for more information. If you have any comments or would like any further information on these two proposed changes, please contact Paola Doyle by emailing paola.doyle@thenuehousinhg.co.uk or telephoning 0141 550 9548 Read more
Getting Started in Castlemilk!
Lord Provost cuts first turf marking start of multi-million pound investment in Read more
Thenue's Procurement Strategy
Under the terms of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 a contracting authority which is likely to spend in excess of £5,000,000 in the next financial year is required to have a Procurement Strategy before the start of the year. This Strategy has been developed in line with the Guidance published by the Scottish Government in March 2016. Read more
Renewal of Main Electrical Supply
Dear resident you will be contacted in the near future by Quartzelec Ltd who have been contracted to renew the main electrical supply to your building by SP Energy Networks Read more
Read our Winter Newsletter
The winter newsletter is now available for you to read.There are articles on festive closing times, warm home discount and paying your rent over the festive period plus lots of other interesting news. Read more
Warmer Homes On Their Way For Calton!
East end heating boost as housing association gets job done THREE YEARS early with generous support from Glasgow City Council Read more
Accessing Hardship Payments
Job-seekers who are homeless or suffering from a mental health condition can access hardship payments immediately after a benefit sanction.Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green announced that job-seekers who are homeless or suffer from a mental health condition will now be able to access hardship payments immediately if they receive a benefit sanction.
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Another Win For Thenue!
Thenue has scored another triumph in a top set of Awards – just months after becoming Housing Association of the Year.We have won the Award for “Best Practice in Digital Involvement” at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Good Practice Awards in St Andrews.
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Annual Rent Review
The Annual Rent Review has now been sent out to all tenants with the winter newsletter.It contains information on what happens to your rent and how as an Association we deliver value for money. Read more
Almost half of people in Scotland admit to being in debt just weeks before Christmas
Glasgow-based lenders Scotcash and Scotwest Credit Union have joined forces with Asda supermarket and other responsible lenders across the UK to launch Affordable Loans. Read more
New Financial Inclusion Officer
Iain Thomson recently joined the Financial Inclusion Team at Thenue. Iain is a Financial Inclusion Officer, this means that he can support you with financial issues and difficulties including welfare rights advice. Read more
Going For a Song as Thenue Salutes its Seniors
The Association, this week, held our first-ever event designed specifically for our older tenants. Read more
A Bright Future Thanks to Learning Works!
Sixteenth “Celebration of Learning” for successful students determined to beat unemployment Read more
Read Our Autumn Newsletter
The autumn newsletter is now available for you to read. There are articles on the new youth and community centre coming to Castlemilk, our success at being named Scotland's Housing of the Year Award plus lots of other interesting news. Read more
Close Cleaning Contract
CAS Contract Cleaning (CAS) will be our new close cleaning contractor from 31st October 2016. Read more
Gas Servicing & Repairs Contract
City Technical Services (CTS) will be our new Gas Servicing and Repairs Contractor from the 1st November 2016. Read more
Say it With Flowers!
Thank you to tenants and staff who were around at time of 1995 stock transfer Read more
More Homes on the Way Says Thenue
Busy AGM told Association would deliver on promise of new housingRead more
THANKS A MI££ION! Delight as £1m Castlemilk youth & community centre gets go ahead
A NEW youth and community centre costing just short of a million pounds is coming to Castlemilk, it can be revealed today. Read more
Well Done Charlotte!
Award success as Thenue Board member takesRunner-up spot in Mary Barbour Award
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Big Success for Family Fun Day at Thenue
FAMILIES turned out in their hundreds to Thenue’s annual Information and Fun Day with the emphasis firmly on enjoyment. Read more
Triumph for Thenue
Thenue Housing has been named Scotland’s Housing Association of the Year. Read more
THENUE NAMED HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR
Thenue has been named Scotland’s Housing Association of the Year. Read more
HOME CONTENTS INSURANCE
Looking for low cost home contents insurance? Visit our new Home Contents Insurance page on our website in the Tenant Services section. Read more
Going Green in Cranhill
Energy tips and how to grow your own in Cranhill as eco project gets under wayRead more
FINANCIAL INCLUSION SERVICE
We are aware that many Thenue tenants can often struggle with financial issues and difficulties. We have a Financial Inclusion team, who will work with you on a one-to-one basis. Read more
Glasgow conversations
Glasgow Conversations is a series of interviews with the people driving the culture of Glasgow forward today.Meet the inspiring people behind the city's festivals, arts and performance venues, cultural experiences, social movements, sports, and more. Listening to these people will give you an insight into their motivations, dreams and challenges as they paint every day a picture of Glasgow that belies her historical reputation.
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AWARD TRIUMPH FOR THENUE'S SCRUTINEERS!
A group of tenants whose job it is to scrutinise the work of Thenue Housing Association has triumphed in a top award. Read more
Thenue's Scrutineers In Running For Top Award
A group of tenants tasked with scrutinising the work of Thenue Housing Association is in the running for a major award. Read more
Learning works success
A PIONEERING partnership between a housing association and a college to help the unemployed learn new skills and improve their job prospects has celebrated another milestone. Read more
Have a read of our 2015 Spring newsletter
Our Spring 2015 newsletter is now available under latest news!
news from Thenue Housing & Glasgow Kelvin College
Another “Celebration of Learning” for successful students determined to beat unemploymentRead more
“CODERDOJO” COMES TO CASTLEMILK
Free club to help young people learn and enjoy computer programmingRead more
Download our new App from the App Store or Google Play
If you have an iPad, iPhone or Android smartphone or tablet, you can now download our FREE App that will allow you to access services from Thenue 24/7! Read more
Learning works 9th course ends with Celebration of Learning
Another “Celebration of Learning” for successful students determined to beat unemployment Read more
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING STUDENTS VISIT FORMER COMMONWEALTH GAMES VILLAGE
Thenue Housing has played host to a group of students undertaking their housing studies at the University of Stirling. Read more
Review of Factoring Policy
We are currently reviewing our Factoring Policy. This review is carried out every 3 years to ensure that the policy reflects any external statutory changes and any other improvements required.Changes to the policy may alter the way we deliver our factoring services to you and therefore we want to hear your views. Read more
Large turnout of members for Thenue's 34th AGM
Value for money and a commitment to communities Read more
Well done Thenue!
Speedy repairs, top marks for customer service and surpassing the Government’s benchmark for good housing. Read more
Bobby dazzler with two Commonwealth Medals!
Bobby Mallon knows a thing or two about going for gold!The former champion boxer has not one but TWO Commonwealth Games medals which made Glasgow’s golden games full of extra special memories for him.
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Amazing Grace!
Mrs Grace Donald90 years young and off to the Commonwealth Games to celebrate!
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Scotcash offers affordable finance, money advice and can also set up a bank account for you
Interested in finding out more about how SCOTCASH can assist you? Read more
New learning works course begins 26th August
A ten week course to help you learn new skills, get out of the house and meet new peopleRead more
WELCOME to our Commonwealth visitors
THENUE Housing is saying hello to the Commonwealth with just over two weeks to go until Glasgow’s sporting spectacular. Read more
Dulux Fresh Start scheme...helping young people get into work
Dulux are offering assistance to young people with an interest in pursuing a career in painting & decorating. To find out more contact Dulux Business Support Team on 0845 603 6498 and mention Fresh Start.
Commonwealth Games Village - All Properties Allocated
All 200 properties in the Games Village have now been let. If you are interested in joining our waiting list, just fill in our online application or phone and ask us for a Housing Application Pack
SILVER SURFER MARGARET LEADS THE WAY
SILVER surfer Margaret Woods proves that age is no barrier to picking up computer skills. Read more
Thenue announces “low” rent increase for 2014-2015
Thenue Housing has announced the amount which rents will rise by in the year 2014-2015. Read more
Big success for Thenue’s Community Conference
Thenue Housing has held a highly successful Community Conference which drew an enthusiastic response from tenants. Read more
A DAY OF CELEBRATION AND COMMEMORATION IN CALTON
Official opening for heritage and learning centre followed by twilight candlelit vigil for victims of 1889 Templeton's carpet factory disaster Read more
Well done Thenue!
Glowing inspection report gives sheltered housing services a pat on the back and says staff "go the extra mile". Read more
UNLOCKING THE DOOR TO A BRIGHT FUTURE
Big success for "Keys to earn" course delivered in the east end of Glasgow. Read more
Thenue Housing retains Investors in People status
Thenue Housing is celebrating after getting a pat on the back from Investors in People.The Association has retained the coveted Investors in People Scotland seal of approval - widely regarded as the gold standard in terms of staff development - after undergoing its latest assessment.
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A TRIUMPH FOR THENUE
"Shining example of regeneration" as Association wins top property Award Read more
THENUE 'ON THE BALL' AS IT DELIVERS EAST END FOOTBALL BOOST
Young footballers in the east end of Glasgow have really scored a winner by receiving a welcome cash windfall from Thenue Housing. Read more
BIG SUCCESS FOR THENUE AGM
We held a highly successful Annual General Meeting which recorded a huge turnout from the community. The 32nd AGM was held in Bridgeton Community Learning Campus in Glasgow's east end on 11th September 2012. Read more
Castlemilk Family Fun Day
The sun came out for the Castlemilk Family Fun Day on Saturday 12th May. Read more
'Learning Works' Project declared a triumph in helping unemployed
A trail-blazing initiative to help the unemployed learn new skills and improve their job prospects has been declared an overwhelming success. Read more
New Tenancy Support Service Launched
The Association is delighted to announce that Avril McLaughlin has recently taken up the post of Tenancy Support Officer within our Housing Management Department. Read more
More New Housing in Calton
Work on the eight houses on the site of our old office in Green Street has begun. Read more
WE HAVE MOVED TO NEW PREMISES
Please note we have moved to our new offices at 423 London Road, Glasgow, G40 1AG.
Sign here for Bridgeton
A major housing boost for Bridgeton has been formally given the go ahead by Thenue Housing. Read more
Demolitions get underway in Bridgeton
We are delighted to see the start of the long-awaited demolitions in the Bridgeton area. Read more
DOUBLE housing boost for Bridgeton
£6.4 million for new homes and huge programme of tenement improvements Read more
New Youth Project comes to Calton
We are working in partnership with the Aberlour Childcare Trust to develop a new supported housing project on London Road. Read more
All clear for new housing at Bridgeton
Our new build site at Reid Street / Rumford Street / Main Street / Dunn Street got off to a start on 28th November 2011. Read more
Money Advice Project: a helping hand to get jobless back into work
We are delighted to announce that our innovative Money Advice Plus project has now taken shape. Thanks to additional funding from Clyde Gateway and the Scottish Government, we have been able to extend our money advice initiative and have recently launched a new approach to helping get our long term unemployed back into work. Read more
All Change in Housing Management
We have implemented some changes to staffing in our Housing Management Department. Read more
A new future for Elmbank House
Iconic 19th century west end landmark is brought back to life Read more| Next page |