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Edinburgh Tenants Federation
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Edinburgh Tenants Federation is a tenant-led charity that supports tenants across Edinburgh to understand their housing rights, have their voices heard, and influence decisions about housing and other related services locally, city wide, and nationally
Five Minutes with Your Councillor ⏱️ We sat down with @cllrbenparker.bsky.social to chat about housing, Edinburgh, and what matters most to local tenants. Find out more about Ben, his priorities, and his thoughts on the city's housing challenges. 🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/dNWK7DP
Our Tenants Voice magazine is now online - click here to read more about the work our tenants have been getting up to: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/tenants-voic... Want to receive a physical copy? Sign up to be a member - it's easy and FREE: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/get-involved/
"Our ambitious approach to housebuilding is already making a difference" Housing Convenor, Cllr Tim Pogson, gives an update on the work he and his team has been doing for housing across the city. Read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/an-update-fr...
🗣️ Interested in learning more about your housing rights? Sharon Donohoe, Interim CEO at @tisscotland.bsky.social will be leading a HA Forum session on your rights as a Housing Association tenant. 📅18th August 🕑2-3pm 📍Norton Park Sign up: buff.ly/FsR9DkM
What do the numbers 10-3-5 mean when it comes to damp and mould? These are the legal timescales social landlords will need to meet when responding to damp and mould issues once Awaab's Law comes into effect in Scotland on 6 October Swipe through to find out what each means 👉
New damp & mould legislation is coming to Scotland in October 2026. Want to know what it means for Edinburgh tenants? Join our Federation meeting on the 28th July to hear about the Council's approach: buff.ly/0yCrb5l
Are you online scam aware? Join us on Thursday 13th August for a presentation by ACE IT on online safety. Sign up via the QR code 👇
Are you a social housing tenant living in Edinburgh? Join TIS's interactive tenant participation workshop to support a more informed understanding of TP across Scotland 📅 Weds 29 July 🕑 2pm- 4pm 📍 15 Calton Road, EH8 8DL More info: buff.ly/K6eI7Tg
New national research to examine tenant participation in Scotland - TIS
Help shape the next stage of State of Play – join our workshops We’re holding a series of interactive workshops […]
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High Flats Meeting - 10th August ☀️ If you are a tenant living in a high‑rise property anywhere in Edinburgh, join us for another High Flats meeting to discuss issues in our areas and homes, and how we can work together as a community to raise concerns and share solutions. Visit: buff.ly/EGbMQCR
📢 There's still time to have your say on @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Housing Allocation Policy consultation. Unsure how to respond? Our online seminar explains the proposed changes and guides you through the consultation questions. Watch here 👇 🔗 www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/housing-allo...
Housing Allocation Policy - Consultation Guide - Edinburgh Tenants Federation
All social landlords are required to have a policy which sets out how their homes will be allocated. Usually, this policy is reviewed every three to five years to evaluate what is working well, what…
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We're getting ready for the next ETF Roundtable! 🤝 If you're interested in asking Councillors questions about your home and community, join us on Thursday 24th September 2026. For more information and to sign up, visit: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/roundtable-d...
Join us and members of @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Building Preservation, Damp Mould and Condensation Team at the next Federation Meeting for a discussion on Awaab's Law. For more info visit: buff.ly/iYmF4Ma
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Would you like to understand more about the Council's current allocations policy? Join ETF online on 30th June at 11am, where staff will explain the current policy and show members how you can respond to the Council's consultation, which is now live. For more info, visit: buff.ly/WmIyxZU
We attended the Leith Festival Gala Day this weekend 🎪 Thanks to everyone who came and chatted with staff and volunteers about the work we do 🏠
Housing Convenor, Councillor Tim Pogson updates us on the work that he and the rest of the Housing team at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have been doing 🏡 To read, visit: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/an-update-fr...
An update from your Housing Convenor - Spring 2026 - Edinburgh Tenants Federation
Each issue of Tenants Voice, we will be speaking with Councillor Tim Pogson, for an update on his work as the Housing Convenor at the City of Edinburgh Council As Edinburgh’s recently…
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Housing Allocation Policy Consultation now live 🚨 @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social is looking for your views on its current Lettings Policy. Your opinions will help to shape future allocations policies in the city. To have your voice heard, visit: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/allocati...
Housing Allocations Policy - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council
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Are you a resident of Dumbiedykes or the surrounding area? @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social will be holding a community meeting with organisations interested in running Braidwood Centre. Come along and find out what they can offer to your neighbourhood. 📆 Sat 20th June 🕚 11am-1pm 📍 69 Dumbiedykes Rd
Are you a single parent renting privately in Edinburgh? One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk can support you to: ✅ Know your rights as a private tenant ✅ Deal with housing issues early ✅ Provide advice and info as a private tenant For more info, get in touch at opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk
Last month, we hosted a Roundtable event with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social 📖 Our members had the opportunity to speak with Councillors and Council Officers about their concerns regarding housing and related services in the city. Thanks to all for contributing to a very productive discussion.
⏳ 1 week to go The State of Play landlord survey closes Tues 26 May - we’d love to hear from social landlords across Scotland. Share your experience and help shape future thinking. 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/X19gwL3sNZ More info & tenant survey link: tis.org.uk/state-of-pla...
Looking back on our recent visit to Newcastle City Council ✨ It was fantastic to meet tenants from a different city to share experiences and uncover the common issues that affect tenants across the board. . Take a look at how the ETF Executive Committee got on 👇
💬 Support for tenants on Universal Credit If your rent has gone up from April, it’s really important to tell DWP and update your UC housing costs. Missing this update could leave you out of pocket or in arrears. Visit the @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social drop-in support sessions for more information
We're going to the North Edinburgh Community Festival! Pop along to meet our staff and volunteers and learn how you can join ETF and make a difference in your community 🎪 ☀️
Our volunteers joined the South East Locality team this week to see local projects in progress 🌱🏡 From new play spaces at Southhouse Square to housing at Burdiehouse Crescent, plus adapted homes at Cowan’s Close, more homes and community spaces are taking shape in the South East.
ETF recently took part in a study visit to Newcastle City Council 📸 Our tenant volunteers met with council staff and fellow tenants to share learning on scrutiny, residents’ groups, and better communication. Read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/edinburgh-te...
🏘️ Are you a housing association tenant in Edinburgh? Join ETF's first Housing Association Tenants Forum 🗓 NEW DATE 7th May | ⏰ 2–3pm 📍 Norton Park Conference Centre ✔ Share experiences ✔ Raise issues ✔ Learn your housing rights ✔ Shape future forums 📩 RSVP: info@edinburghtenants.org.uk
As well as our tenant volunteers, Edinburgh Tenants Federation is supported by an expert staff team covering tenant participation, engagement and communications. Swipe to learn more about Carmen, Jonny and Lauren or visit our website to read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/meet-the-edi...
“At the heart of the Council's progress is our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the needs and best interests of our tenants, prospective tenants and residents are at the forefront of our efforts to tackle and resolve our city’s housing emergency” -Cllr Tim Pogson Read more here 👇
An update from your Housing Convenor - Spring 2026 - Edinburgh Tenants Federation
Each issue of Tenants Voice, we will be speaking with Councillor Tim Pogson, for an update on his work as the Housing Convenor at the City of Edinburgh Council As Edinburgh’s recently…
edinburghtenants.org.uk