ETF is a tenant-led charity supporting tenants to understand their housing rights, have their voices heard and influence decisions both locally and nationally
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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 🏠
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Housing Convenor, Councillor Tim Pogson updates us on the work that he and the rest of the Housing team at @Edinburgh_CC have been doing. 🏡
To read, visit: edinburghtenants.org.uk/an-u…
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Housing Allocation Policy Consultation now live 🚨
@Edinburgh_CC 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.go…
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Resident of Dumbiedykes or the surrounding area?
@Edinburgh_CC 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
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Are you a single parent renting privately in Edinburgh?
One Parent Families Scotland @OPFS can support you to:
✅ Know your rights as a private tenant
✅ Deal with housing issues early
✅ Provide info and advice as a private tenant
Get in touch at opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk
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Last month, we hosted a Roundtable event with @Edinburgh_CC📖
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.
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Edinburgh Tenants Federation retweeted
May 19
⏳ 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/X19g…
More info & tenant survey link: tis.org.uk/state-of-play-res…
ALT Blue text reads “State of Play 25 years of the legal right to tenant participation. Pink text reads "tenants- have your say" To the left of the image is a blue map of Scotland on a white background. The TIS and Scottish Government logos are visible underneath the text.
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Looking back on our recent visit to @NewcastleCC ✨
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 👇
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We're at the North Edinburgh Community Festival!
Come along and have a chat with Carmen and Lauren about how you can get involved in the Federation 🏘️
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💬 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 @Edinburgh_CC drop-in support sessions for more info
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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 🎪 ☀️
ALT North Edinburgh Community Festival - Free to attend West Pilton Park Saturday 16th May 12-5:30pm
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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 area.
ALT ETF volunteers visit the new fully adapted homes at Cowan's Close
ALT ETF volunteers visit the new playground at Southhouse Square
ALT ETF volunteers visit the new fully adapted homes at Cowan's Close
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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: edinburghtenants.org.uk/edin…
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🏘️ Are you a housing association tenant in Edinburgh?
Join ETF's first Housing Association Tenants Forum
NEW DATE 7th May | Norton Park Conference Centre
RSVP: info@edinburghtenants.org.uk ✔📩
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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: edinburghtenants.org.uk/meet…
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“At the heart of the Council's progress is our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the needs of our tenants, prospective tenants and residents are at the forefront of our efforts to tackle and resolve our city’s housing emergency”
Read more here 👇
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£21m secured for retrofitting Craigmillar & Peffermill Court 🏘️
Tenants working together will be key to ensuring voices are heard throughout the process.
Find out more 👇
edinburghtenants.org.uk/tena…
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High‑rise tenant in Edinburgh? 🏢
Come along to our High Flats Meeting to discuss local issues, share solutions, and work together as a community to drive positive change.
📅 Mon 11th May
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Birnies Court Community Room, EH4 4SJ
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🏢 We were welcomed to the North West Locality Office to learn more about the recent work of the Housing Team.
Betty Stone, ETF Convenor said: "If you have a concern about your home, I would advise popping into your locality office and chatting with someone, face to face."
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One City Trust Annual Grant Funding Programme 🎉
Funding is available for community projects tackling poverty and inequality.
🔗 Learn more and apply:
onecitytrust.com/grant-fundi…
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