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Riverside Scotland Appoints New Repairs Contractors

Riverside Scotland has announced the appointment of two new repairs contractors following a successful tender exercise. Bell Group has been appointed to carry out all reactive repairs to customers’ homes and empty properties, as well as undertaking medical adaptation works to properties.  GasSure is responsible for gas servicing, repairs & maintenance, and the installation of

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The Scottish Housing Sector Can Build Back Better – Diana MacLean, Managing Director

Our Managing Director, Diana MacLean featured in the Scotsman’s Scotland on Sunday publication this week.  Read what Diana had to say about housebuilding in Scotland post-pandemic. In the housing sector it is time to ask what we can do for Scotland? In his inauguration speech as President, John F. Kennedy uttered the words: “Ask not

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Apprenticeship Opportunities with James Frew Ltd

Our gas servicing and boiler repairs and maintenance contractor James Frew is currently recruiting for apprentices in plumbing, electrics and carpentry. For details please click on the links below. Plumbing Apprentice Leaflet Apr 2022 Electrical Apprentice Leaflet Apr 2022 Carpentry Apprentice Leaflet Apr 2022 Closing date for applications is the 6th of May.

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Storm Dudley Weather Warning – Customer Information

Storm Dudley is set to bring a spell of very strong westerly winds and a risk of disruption later today and into the early hours of Thursday. With amber and yellow weather warnings in place for the West of Scotland, we are advising customers to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel. Met Office Information We

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“We love it – it’s going to improve our lives dramatically” – Delighted Residents as Second Phase of Scotland’s Largest Social Modular Housing Development is Completed

Riverside Scotland handed over the second phase of its modular housing development at Dundonald, South Ayrshire with a further nine of the 63 homes allocated to waiting list applicants on Thursday 27 January 2022. The ground-breaking £9.8million project, with support from the Scottish Government, is being delivered by Riverside Scotland and Connect Modular Ltd, part

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Repairs service open for routine and appointable repairs.

Following the disruption to our IT services over the past month, from Monday 10 January customers will be able to report all repairs, including appointable routine repairs. We will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation so please check this page for the latest service information. Please note we are experiencing high call volumes and are

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We’ve been shortlisted for two top awards

We’re delighted to have been named among the finalists at the 2021 CIH Scotland Awards. The awards – run by the Chartered Institute of Housing – recognise, showcase, celebrate and share the important work done by the housing sector in providing vital services and support to communities. Riverside Scotland is shortlisted in two categories. The

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We’re committed to housing military veterans

We have made a strong commitment to providing homes for veterans at risk of homelessness in our two newest social housing developments by allocating more than 10% of our new homes to support veteran households over the next year. The commitment follows a recent Riverside Scotland-commissioned poll, conducted by Survation, which found that 85% of

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Riverside Scotland Welcomes New Chair

Riverside Scotland has welcomed the new Chair of its Board as Jim Strang was officially appointed at the organisation’s AGM. Mr Strang – who has more than 40 years’ experience within the housing sector – has replaced current Chair Duncan McEachran whose 5 year maximum tenure came to an end in September. Mr Strang, who

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Riverside Group Chair Praises Riverside Scotland Innovation and Sustainability during visit

Riverside Scotland recently welcomed Riverside Group Chair Terrie Alafat CBE for a tour of its Ayrshire communities and on-going new developments. This was Ms Alafat’s first visit to meet the staff and customers at Riverside’s Scottish subsidiary since being appointed as Chair of the Riverside Group last year during the pandemic. New Riverside Scotland Chair,

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