The Scottish Housing News Podcast

Former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner Jimmy Black and Scottish Housing News editor Kieran Findlay discuss the latest news and chat to influential figures from Scotland's social housing sector.

The Scottish Housing News Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Scottish Housing News, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Scottish Housing News Podcast

  83 - Fifty years of housing associations with Mary Taylor

  Aug 18, 202638 min

  Mary Taylor discusses the history and development of housing associations in Scotland, exploring their origins, challenges, and future prospects. The episode offers insights into how housing policy has evolved over 50 years and what it means for tenants and policymakers today. Homes by Association: 50 years of housing associations in Scotland by Mary Taylor with Lynn McCulloch is available via Porto Press: https://portopress.com/products/9781849956154_homes-by-association?srsltid=AfmBOop_U8UwLAYs6N8vV8aqE_Mw0NLnDP-dBovURUaV7rsIoVYclnyU Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner. Interested in sponsorship? Download our podcast media pack ⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . Read all our news and sign up for our free daily newsletter at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/⁠⁠

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  Episode #82

  82 - How Dogs Trust is reshaping pet‑friendly housing with Jennifer Leonard and Linlay Anderson

  May 20, 202645 minS1

  Discover how social housing providers are embracing responsible pet ownership through an innovative initiative from the Dogs Trust. This episode features insights from the charity's Pet‑Friendly Housing Lead Jennifer Leonard and Angus Housing Association’s Director of Housing Services Linlay Anderson on making housing more accommodating for pets while safeguarding property and community wellbeing. In this episode: The origins and goals of the Pet-Friendly Housing Pilot in Scotland How housing associations are updating policies to support responsible pet ownership The development and impact of Scotland’s first pet-friendly accreditation for social landlords Resources available for tenants and staff to promote animal welfare Challenges with property damage, antisocial behaviour, and legislative support The role of legislation, including the Housing Scotland Act, in enabling pet-friendly policies Practical steps for landlords to balance animal welfare with tenancy management Future expansion plans for pet-inclusive housing initiatives across the UK The mental health benefits of pet ownership, especially for vulnerable tenant groups Collaboration with local authorities, legal frameworks, and external agencies for comprehensive support Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The importance of pets in social housing 01:17 - The Dogs Trust pet-friendly housing pilot: origins and objectives 02:33 - Supporting homeless individuals with pets through the Together Through Homelessness scheme 03:48 - Practical implications for tenants choosing between housing and pets 05:15 - Angus Housing Association’s approach to pet policies and tenant support 06:48 - Updating tenancy agreements and managing antisocial behaviour 10:20 - Scotland’s first accredited pet-friendly social landlord: Manor Estates 12:10 - The development of the pet-friendly toolkit and its sector reception 13:21 - Resources for responsible pet ownership for tenants and staff 14:39 - Practical changes in housing management and dealing with pet-related issues 17:25 - Handling cases of animal neglect and abuse 18:46 - Legal procedures and tenancy law in pet-related enforcement 20:20 - Legislative updates: Scottish Housing Act 2025 and Renters’ Rights 21:39 - Enhancements to landlord response times and appeal processes 24:00 - The range of pets supported and restrictions in sheltered housing 28:09 - The mental health benefits of pet ownership for older and vulnerable tenants 33:46 - Addressing damage and contamination issues in properties 36:22 - Future research, expansion, and cross-sector collaboration 40:58 - Challenges with pets in social housing and the need for support 42:12 - Advice for landlords hesitant about pet policies 43:37 - Closing remarks: The importance of partnership and progressive policies Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner. Interested in sponsorship? Download our podcast media pack ⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠ . Feedback on this episode and the podcast is welcome via our social media channels: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/28156734/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/ScotHousingNews⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scottishhousingnews⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5ywXRXl40cxozNrBpReSTd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/scottishhousingnews.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ScotHousingNews⁠⁠ Read all our news and sign up for our free daily newsletter at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/⁠⁠

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  Episode #81

  81 - How Scotland is gearing up for Awaab's Law with Gregor Morrison and Bob Cairney

  Apr 16, 202632 minS1

  Gregor Morrison, national contractor manager at Aico and Bob Cairney, director of technical services at SELECT, offer a practical and Scottish-specific perspective on how the new duties around damp and mould will work on the ground. Gregor brings insight from Aico’s work as a market leader in home life safety systems and environmental monitoring, including live Scottish deployments. Bob offers the trade body perspective, representing electrical contractors who will be key to delivering compliant solutions under the new regime. Given the imminent start of the legislation in Scotland, it will be a timely and practical topic for listeners. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/how-scotland-is-gearing-up-for-awaabs-law-podcast-transcript Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner. Interested in sponsorship? Download our podcast media pack ⁠here⁠ . Feedback on this episode and the podcast is welcome via our social media channels: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/28156734/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ScotHousingNews⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/scottishhousingnews⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5ywXRXl40cxozNrBpReSTd⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/scottishhousingnews.com⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ScotHousingNews⁠ Read all our news and sign up for our free daily newsletter at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/⁠

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  Episode #80

  80 - The Scottish Accessible Housing Network with Michael Driscoll and Jill Pritchard

  Mar 13, 202640 minS1

  "The planets are starting to align for change." In this episode of the Scottish Housing News podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the urgent need for accessible housing in Scotland with Michael Driscoll, Chair of the Scottish Accessible Housing Network and CEO of Horizon Housing, and Jill Pritchard, Horizon’s Chair and a leading voice in inclusive design. They explore the role of the Scottish Accessible Housing Network, the importance of setting national targets for accessible housing, and the challenges of funding adaptations. The conversation emphasises the need for a holistic approach to housing that includes the voices of users and the integration of health and social care. They also discuss the role of the private sector in providing accessible housing and the importance of celebrating good practices in the field. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Accessible Housing in Scotland 02:34 The Role of the Scottish Accessible Housing Network 05:11 Urgency for Accessible Housing 08:07 Setting National Targets for Accessible Housing 10:55 Building Accessible Homes from the Start 13:39 Involving Users in Housing Design 16:41 Funding Challenges for Adaptations 19:40 The Need for a National Strategy 22:21 Holistic Approaches to Housing and Health 25:19 The Role of Private Sector in Accessible Housing 27:59 Celebrating Accessibility in Housing 31:02 Future Directions for Accessible Housing Network Further reading: The Scottish Accessible Housing Network Call to Action: https://www.horizonhousing.org/download/docm93jijm4n4017.pdf?ver=6746 A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/the-scottish-accessible-housing-network-podcast-transcript Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner. Interested in sponsorship? Download our podcast media pack here . Feedback on this episode and the podcast is welcome via our social media channels: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/28156734/⁠⁠ ⁠ https://x.com/ScotHousingNews⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/scottishhousingnews⁠ ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5ywXRXl40cxozNrBpReSTd⁠ ⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/scottishhousingnews.com⁠ ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/ScotHousingNews Read all our news and sign up for our free daily newsletter at ⁠⁠ https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/⁠

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  Episode #79

  79 - Compulsory tenement owners’ associations with Gillian Campbell and Mike Heffron

  Feb 27, 202633 minS1

  In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, hosts Kieran Finlay and Jimmy Black discuss the pressing issue of tenement repairs in Scotland, focusing on the recent recommendations from the Scottish Law Commission regarding compulsory owners' associations and building reserve funds. Guests Mike Heffron, chief executive of Under One Roof Scotland and Gillian Campbell from Gillian Campbell Consulting provide insights into the challenges of fragmented ownership, the role of local authorities, and the financial realities of maintaining tenement properties. The conversation also explores lessons from European models, the importance of legislative support, and the future of tenement maintenance in the context of decarbonisation and community engagement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tenement Repairs and Ownership Challenges 02:38 Scottish Law Commission's Recommendations 05:00 Implementation Challenges and Owner Associations 07:56 Role of Local Authorities in Tenement Maintenance 10:44 Building Reserve Funds and Financial Models 13:14 Cultural Shifts in Property Ownership 15:53 Future of Tenement Maintenance and Decarbonization 18:19 Legislative Support and Government Action 21:06 Success Metrics for Owners Associations 23:43 Conclusion and Future Outlook Further reading: Tenement law: compulsory owners’ associations: https://www.scotlawcom.gov.uk/news/tenement-law-compulsory-owners-associations/ A Workable Model for Building Reserve Funds: https://underoneroof.scot/a-workable-model-for-building-reserve-funds-new-report-out-now/ A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/compulsory-tenement-owners-associations-with-gillian-campbell-and-mike-heffron-podcast-transcript Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner. Feedback on this episode and the podcast is welcome via our social media channels: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/28156734/⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ScotHousingNews⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/scottishhousingnews⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5ywXRXl40cxozNrBpReSTd⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/scottishhousingnews.com⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ScotHousingNews⁠ Read all our news and sign up for our free daily newsletter at ⁠ ⁠https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/⁠

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