Cohousing is not sheltered housing but consists of rented houses but with a common shared area.
Hope Cohousing: Creating Affordable Rental Homes
Tackling Homelessness: ‘Top of my Agenda’ Emma Roddick MSP
“Homelessness is a symptom of many things and is inextricably linked with poverty. I don’t think people realise how often poverty is predetermined.”
Emma Roddick MSP: Supporting ‘You Can Bide Here’
“I am happy to give my full support to the organisers of the ‘You can bide here’ gathering, which will be an opportunity to demonstrate Orkney’s wish to welcome everyone to the islands, regardless of race, ethnicity or nationality. “
Improving Our Urban Places
A 5 year project is taking place which will look at how urban areas can transform into more healthy living spaces.
Report Recommends Policies Reflect The Distinctive Needs of Islands
“Any recommendations or polices should recognise that life is considerably different in each island group and that different age groups, too, have distinct experiences of island life.”
Living Rent Team Orkney Supporting Tenants
The team heard stories of illegal evictions, difficulty finding housing, homelessness, fuel poverty and landlords neglecting repair jobs in Orkney.
“One parent described the family as living in one room” : Shocking Report on Housing & Heating in Orkney
“Families, and others, are living in these situations daily, and there is a proven impact on both mental and physical wellbeing.”
“I’m thrilled to be participating in Orkney Pride.” Emma Roddick MSP, SNP
The MSP who was newly elected at the May Scottish Parliament elections will be on her first official trip to Orkney this weekend where she will attend Pride events in Kirkwall.
More Affordable Housing For Orkney
Orkney Housing Association (OHAL), has set forth its plans to build additional affordable housing at Walliwall, Kirkwall.
David Stewart MSP Delighted at New Fire Sprinkler Regulations
David Stewart MSP, Labour, is delighted that the Scottish Government has published guidance to the building industry, ahead of installing fire sprinklers in all new social housing with new regulations coming into effect next year
