A Paisley councillor is encouraging social housing tenants to get involved in a consultation by the Scottish Housing Regulator.
The regulator has released a discussion paper looking at the future or social housing regulation in Scotland. The paper sets out the Regulator’s early thinking on its future approach, regulatory priorities and how it will work. The Regulator will use the feedback on the paper to develop its detailed proposals for a new Regulatory Framework. It will consult on the new Framework later this year.
One of the important themes in the paper is how landlords and the Regulator can promote a strong tenant voice.
George Walker, the Regulator’s Chair, said “For social landlords, effective ways for tenants and service users to have their voices heard are critical. Our work to date has promoted a strong tenant voice.
“We are keen to hear what people think about our ideas overall, and to get their views on a number of more specific questions. We welcome feedback from all organisations and individuals with an interest in our work.”
Councillor Mags MacLaren added: “I would encourage all social housing tenants to get involved in this consultation. It is important tenants make their voices heard within this discussion to ensure they help shape the SHR’s priorities.
“The Regulator’s discussion paper explains how it will continue to focus on safeguarding and promoting the interests of tenants, people who are homeless and others who use social landlords’ services.”
More information on the consultation can be found at: www.scottishhousingregulator.