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In December, we sent out a short survey to understand how tenants feel about our homes, services and priorities. We received over 240 responses, giving us valuable insight into what matters most to you. The purpose of the survey was to sense-check our current priorities as part of this year’s desktop review of the business…

Over the next couple of weeks, you will receive an email directly from our Direct Debit provider, Allpay, asking you to verify your email address. We’re writing to let you know this is genuine and to ask you to please click the link in the email when it arrives. It only takes a moment. Below…

We know that covering everyday costs can be challenging, especially with rising bills and household expenses. That’s why we’ve partnered with Lightning Reach – a free, secure platform that helps you find and apply for financial support in just a few clicks. With over 2,500 grants and funding options available from charities, councils, and other…

By law, we have to carry out electrical checks every five years in your home. We will test wiring, switches and sockets to make sure they are safe. We will fix any faults that we find. We will also test smoke and fire detectors and replace if necessary. To help us complete inspections in time,…

We have appointed Jo MacLennan as Director of People and Insights, completing the organisation’s new executive leadership structure. The role marks the final stage in a series of organisational changes led by Chief Executive Audrey Simpson, designed to strengthen Cairn’s culture, invest in its people and build a forward thinking, high performing organisation. These changes…

We have appointed Shona Mitchell as Head of Public Affairs, Strategy and Communications to drive stronger policy influence and strategic direction. In this newly created role, Shona will lead on shaping and delivering Cairn’s public affairs strategy, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to respond to national and local policy developments. The role also brings together…

Most social homes in Scotland are of good quality. However, damp is a big issue for many households thanks to the nation’s climate, where we experience wetter and colder weather for a lot of the year. As we enter winter, where this issue can be exacerbated, here is some useful information about damp, what causes…

We have officially started work on a new housing development in Lambhill, Glasgow, which will deliver 29 modern, energy-efficient homes. The development, located next to our existing homes in the area, will include 21 mid-market rent properties and 8 for social rent, offering a mix of two- and three-bedroom terraced houses to meet local housing…

We have broken ground on a new housing development at Hens Nest Road, East Whitburn, West Lothian, in partnership with Ogilvie Homes. This marks the first collaboration between the two organisations. The development will deliver 19 high-quality, energy-efficient homes for social rent, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached properties, including two specially designed accessible…

It’s Scottish Housing Day today and the theme is good neighbours and strong communities. To mark the occasion, I caught up with a few of the residents at Nigel Henderson Court in Sanquhar to talk about what community and neighbourhood means to them. Gladys, who has lived at the court for four years, told me…