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 Communities
Scotland
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 created a new Executive agency –
Communities Scotland – to take on a wider strategic role. Their main
purpose is to help provide good quality housing and contribute to the
regeneration of local communities.
The agency funds the provision of new and improved homes by housing
associations and private developers, carries out major research projects
and through Homepoint
has a significant role in supporting the provision of information and
advice.
Communities Scotland’s remit centres around three main areas:
- Regeneration – improving the physical fabric of neighbourhoods
and enhancing the quality of life which people experience in their community.
- Investment & Performance – helping disadvantaged urban and
fragile rural communities in housing homeless people and upgrading houses
in a state of disrepair or with low energy ratings.
- Regulation & Inspection – overseeing the housing management,
factoring and homelessness functions of all local authorities in Scotland,
in addition to the social landlords who are currently registered with
us.
Further details about the functions of Communities Scotland can be found
at their website at www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk.
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Scottish Borders Council now employ a Private Sector Research & Liaison Officer to help current and prospective landlords gain a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. For further information call Nicola Galloway on 01835 825169. Housing Strategy Team
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