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“Act now to ensure empty homes are not legacy of Covid crisis”
Crumbling bricks, broken windows and overgrown gardens of empty homes across Scotland could be a visual legacy of the economic crisis caused by the Covid pandemic if action is not taken to bring more properties back in to use, according to the leader of a project working with local authorities across the country. Shaheena Din,…
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Exciting line-up of speakers announced for 10th Scottish Empty Homes Conference
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has announced a dynamic line–up of speakers for its first ever digital conference, which will be held 1-3 February 2021. The 10th Scottish Empty Homes Conference will begin with an address by Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Kevin Stewart MSP, and will focus on the theme of Providing…
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Councils must address empty homes as part of Covid-19 recovery
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has called on local authorities to use Scotland’s 40,000 long-term empty homes as part of Covid-19 recovery plans, ahead of the publication of official statistics by Scottish Government (15 December) that are expected to show an increase in numbers of properties empty for six months or more. SEHP are…
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Ticket sales launched for 10th Scottish Empty Homes Conference
Early bird tickets have gone on sale today for the 10th Scottish Empty Homes Conference, which will be held on an online digital platform from 1 – 3 February 2021. Single day tickets with early bird pricing are £15, while 3-day conference passes are available for £40. The discounted tickets will be available on the…
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Nominations open for the 10th Scottish Empty Homes Awards
Nominate your colleagues and project partners now for the 10th Scottish Empty Homes Awards! Over the past 10 years, the awards have showcased the inspiring work of individuals and organisations who have made exemplary contributions to the field of private sector empty homes work in Scotland This year’s awards include a new category to celebrate the work…
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