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New Governance Succession Planning and Diversity report published
The G8 Group have published a new report looking at governance succession planning and diversity. The report considers ways of engaging a more demographically and socially diverse range of people in the decision making processes of Housing Association governing bodies into the future. Our focus has been on traditionally ‘hard to reach’ groups such as
Read moreStaff gain new qualifications to support housing development
Congratulations to two of our Asset Officers, David and Fraser, who have recently achieved their HNC in Construction Management. The HNC in Construction Management develops knowledge and skills in areas such as construction materials and specifications, site surveying, construction technology, site administration, and standard forms of construction contracts. The new skills and knowledge that David
Read moreOur Tenancy Sustainability Team are here to help
Our new tenancy sustainability team are here to help before things get on top of you. They can offer support in many areas: Struggling to pay your rent and bills? Our tenancy sustainability team can help you access benefits you’re eligible for, help you budget, access emergency funding, advise you on any debt you have
Read moreHelp when you need it most
We are dedicated to putting our customers’ first every time and that includes adapting our properties when your medical needs change. Mr and Mrs Moore recently benefited from an adaptation to their home at West Doura Court in Kilwinning. Over the past 2 years they have both suffered from health issues which have affected their
Read moreInvesting in your homes
Over the past year we have significantly increased our investment programme to improve the quality, energy efficiency and safety of your homes. This year we will continue to invest and will deliver £2.5 million worth of upgrades including: New kitchens, boilers, doors and windows to maintain our properties to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard. Replacing
Read moreYou said, we did…
We’ve been listening and making changes to how we deliver services based on your feedback. You said… You wanted to know when investments, such as new doors and windows were planned for your tenancies. We did… We will now publish our investment programme down to address level on our website at the start of each
Read moreFirst tenants ready to move in to new Tarryholme development
Our new homes at Tarryholme in Irvine are getting their first tenants! This week we were delighted to be showing 20 customers their new homes. The Tarryholme development in Irvine is our latest housing development, built by The McTaggart Group, which will provide 87 new affordable homes. Tenants will be moving into their new homes
Read moreAnnual General Meeting 2019
The Association will hold its Twenty-sixth Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday 21 August 2019 at the Gailes Hotel, Irvine. The following documents for the AGM are now available for Members: 1. 25 AGM Minutes Aug18 2. IHA Financial Statements 3. Election Form 2019 4. Statement by Nominee Form 2019 5. Proxy
Read moreRead the latest edition of Your house and home!
The latest edition of Your house and home, your service update from Irvine Housing Association is now available. This is where we share all of our important news and updates. In this edition we’ve got some really exciting news about how we are investing £2.5 million in your homes, and how we’ve been listening and
Read moreEntries now open for Harbourside in Bloom!
Have you been busy in your garden this spring? Entries are now open for our Harbourside in Bloom competition! Harbourside in Bloom is our annual gardening competition aimed at bringing the community together to make Harbourside a brighter and greener place to live. We are looking for gardens that are tidy, bright and colourful. This
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