Local MSP David Stewart, Labour, shares his concerns about the elderly
David Stewart: We need to look after our old, frail and elderly.
Bringing Empty Homes Back Into Use
Rachael Bowes, the Empty Homes Development Officer, has enabled 18 empty properties to be brought back into use.
Loans Made Available for Self-Builds
The Scottish Government has made available £4million for the loans.
Right Advice, Right Home and Right Support for Older People
An older people’s framework is to be developed by the Scottish Government to “tackle barriers to independent living for older people and promote older people’s rights and equality.”
Not checking heating system biggest regret of house buyers in Scotland
“It might not be the most thrilling feature, but a heating system is fundamental to the running of a home”
Orkney Continues to Have a High % of Vacant Dwellings
The new statistics published for Orkney show the population at 22,000.
House Building in the Countryside: Share Your Views
You can still contribute your views by emailing: susan.shearer@orkney.gov.uk
Design: Fitting Housing into the Countryside
event at the King Street Halls, Kirkwall, on Wednesday 16th May from 12 noon to 6pm.
Help to Buy Extended to 2021
“A third of the annual £50 million budget – £18 million – will be reserved for sales from SME builders”
Fire Safety Higher Standards for all Homes
The Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 will be amended to reflect the new requirements
