“As MSPs returned to Holyrood this week I was pleased to welcome Tuesday’s Programme for Government.”
Emma Roddick: Increased Child Payment & The Rent Freeze – Supporting People When They Need It
Veteran Hit By Orkney Housing Crisis
The housing crisis hitting the Highlands and Islands of Scotland is affecting countless numbers of people. Some of those are our military veterans.
Listening to the Concerns of Islanders: Islands Bond Cancelled
” It is directly because of the feedback from islanders that we are changing our approach.” Mairi Gougeon Rural Affairs and Islands Secretary, in the Scottish Government
Edinburgh to be a Short Term Let Control Area
“For far too long, too many homes have been lost in our city to the holiday market. ” Leader of Edinburgh Council Cammy Day
Invest Salmon Farm Fees in Affordable Local Housing Says Industry Body
Salmon farmers are calling for £10million-a-year in licence fees to be reinvested in affordable housing to tackle the growing property crisis in rural and island communities in Scotland.
Consultation on Short Term Lets
Orkney Islands Council has launched a consultation on its proposed licensing scheme for short term lets.
The Wealth of Second Home Ownership
“They are wealthier in terms of total wealth and also in terms of each of the components of total wealth, property, pension, financial and physical wealth.”
The Devastating Cost of UK Government Policies
“The introduction of the bedroom tax has been one of the cruellest policies introduced by this UK Tory government as it targets the most vulnerable in our society.” Emma Roddick MSP
Housing Possibilities at ‘Places Called Home’
Hosted by Orkney’s Hope Cohousing project, it was part of the ’Places Called Home’ initiative, funded by Ikea and the National Lottery Community Fund.
‘Places Called Home’: Find Out About Co-Housing for Orkney
Places Called Home will be held on Friday 13th May at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall. There are two sessions: 2 – 5pm, and 7 – 9pm.
