SNP GOVERNMENT HAS BROUGHT 1,311 HOMES BACK INTO USE LOCALLY SINCE 2014 369 empty homes have been brought back into use in North Ayrshire over the last year, according to figures from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership was created by the SNP Scottish Government in 2010 to bring disused homes... Continue Reading →
SNP GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN HOUSING SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
The SNP has this week launched a new £1 million “Fund to Leave”, a scheme that will support up to 1200 women and children, including in North Ayrshire, to escape abusive relationships this year. Domestic abuse is the leading cause of homelessness for women in Scotland. The new fund will provide urgent financial help to... Continue Reading →
SNP GOVERNMENT DELIVERS 2,820 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
136,705 BUILT ACROSS SCOTLAND SINCE 2007 Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes news that 2,820 affordable and social homes have been completed since 2007 in North Ayrshire. The latest housing data show that almost 137,000 have been built across Scotland, with 97,099 socially rented homes completed. Proportionately, this is 40% more than those built in England and... Continue Reading →
IMPROVING NHS, SCRAPPING TWO CHILD CAP AND DELIVERING UNIVERSAL WINTER SUPPORT
The SNP Government’s Budget will deliver progress for Scotland, by Scotland – after listening carefully to the people of Scotland and taking action on their concerns. SNP MSP for Cunninghame South Ruth Maguire highlighted key SNP policies which will be taken forward in the Budget which will benefit people in North Ayrshire including: · ... Continue Reading →
Empty properties a blight on neighbourhoods could be homes for families
Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government to consider a proposal for compulsory rental orders to help provide much need homes for children and families. During Portfolio Question time in the Scottish Parliament today, Ruth Maguire MSP asked: "Empty properties left disrepair are a blight on neighbourhoods and could be providing much need homes for... Continue Reading →
Affordable housing must be truly affordable
With the cost of living rising at the fastest pace in thirty years, Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government how it will ensure that affordable housing remains affordable. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, during Health and Social Care Portfolio Question Time, on Wednesday, SNP MSP Ruth Maguire highlighted the yearly rent increases households are facing and asked the Scottish Government what... Continue Reading →
Building a Better Future
On the SNP's ambitious housing policy Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Our homes are more than just bricks and mortar – good housing supports our health, our wellbeing, our life chances and our job prospects. Everyone deserves a home that brings us those chances and opportunities. If re-elected The SNP will deliver 100,000... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes SNP commitment to build 100,000 homes
HOUSING STRATEGY TO DELIVER FOR NORTH AYRSHIRE & SUPPORT JOBS Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South has welcomed a commitment by the SNP to deliver 100,00 affordable homes in Scotland by 2032 – if re-elected in May. The Housing to 2040 plan will create 14,000 jobs and invest £16billion in housing infrastructure across Scotland, including in North Ayrshire. Key plans from... Continue Reading →
Ban on Evictions Extended to Protect Tenants
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the extension of the Scottish Government’s temporary ban of eviction notices until the end of March. The extended ban – will apply to all evictions in areas subject to level 3 or 4 restrictions, except cases of serious anti-social behaviour, including domestic abuse. Subject to review every three weeks to... Continue Reading →
Action Needed to Improve Housing Outcomes for Domestic Violence Victims
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed the findings of a new report which calls for social landlords to take a human rights approach to improve outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Government proposes to change the way that councils and housing associations provide support to victims of... Continue Reading →
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