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February 2008

 

Hopes & Realities 3

St David's Hotel, Cardiff 15th - 17th February 2008

Devolution: Taking Stock and the Next Stage?

Hopes and Realities is the title of a series of occasional joint conferences organised by TPAS Cymru and TPAS Scotland to share the experience of devolution in the two countries.

The Hopes and Realities conference is a major forum for the exchange of ideas about the;

  • Plans

  • Intentions, and

  • Practice for social housing in Wales and Scotland since devolution.

The conference brings together the perspectives of tenants, landlords, politicians and policy makers. The concerns of conference participants are varied and wide ranging and this is exactly what the workshops at the conference will offer - new ideas, good practice, policy development and not least fun and interaction.

If you would like to book a place at our conference or would like more information regarding this event please call Elaine Scoular on 0141 552 3633 or email on elaine.scoular@tpasscotland.org.uk

You can also download or book online for this event, please click on the booking form button below.

Booking Form

March 2008

Come Along & Meet TPAS

Mansfield Hotel, Elgin Friday 7th March

The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (Scotland) would like to invite you to come along and meet the TPAS team to find out what services we can offer you.

If you have any ideas for developing tenant participation we can help you turn them into action. Should you have any questions about developing tenant participation in your area come along and ask us. Were looking forward to meeting you!

If you would like to come along please fill out the booking form below and return to the TPAS office at 74-78 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LD or you could contact Elaine Scoular on 0141 552 3633 to book your place.

Booking Form

May 2008

Tenant Participation Workers Conference

Dunkeld House Hotel, 8th & 9th May

An event for staff working within the field of tenant participation

This two-day event will be an excellent opportunity for staff to find out about good practice and new developments in tenant participation. This conference is for anyone who works in communities such as housing staff, community workers and voluntary organisations.

Key themes of the event will include:

  • Involving and working with young people

  • Homelessness issues

  • Working with people with disabilities

  • Rural initiatives

  • Estate initiatives

  • Regulation and inspection

The conference will present an ideal opportunity for staff to meet and develop networks with other professionals in the field.

Booking Form

June 2008

Come Along & Meet TPAS

Glasgow (date and venue to be confirmed)

The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (Scotland) would like to invite you to come along and meet the TPAS team to find out what services we can offer you.

If you have any ideas for developing tenant participation we can help you turn them into action. Should you have any questions about developing tenant participation in your area come along and ask us. Were looking forward to meeting you!

September 2008

Come Along & Meet TPAS

Fife (date and venue to be confirmed)

The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (Scotland) would like to invite you to come along and meet the TPAS team to find out what services we can offer you.

If you have any ideas for developing tenant participation we can help you turn them into action. Should you have any questions about developing tenant participation in your area come along and ask us. Were looking forward to meeting you!

October 2008

Annual Conference & AGM 2008

Apex Hotel, Dundee 24th - 26th October

The TPAS Scotland Annual Conference is recognised as the best conference for tenants and landlords in Scotland and as in previous years, delegates will be able to network and get involved in discussions with a variety of viewpoints from across our wide-ranging membership from all parts of the country. The selection of workshops, topical plenaries and informative speakers on offer this year will suit the needs and interests of all delegates.

This year we have organised two optional visits for the Saturday afternoon, one to Glamis Castle and the other on the Discovery Boat. Following on from our very successful themed night we have arrange for another themed night for this years conference. The theme this year is characters relating to "DC Thomson" e.g. Oor Wullie, Dandy, The Broons, Beano. Please note that there is no obligation to dress up this is very much optional.

The conference is open to anyone who is involved in housing including, tenants and residents, officers of housing organisations and any other interested parties.

Book your place before the 31st of May to qualify for your discount of 10% discount

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Past Events & Conferences

·         Annual Conference & AGM 2006 Evaluation Form

·         23rd - 24th February 2006 - Workers Conference Dunkeld

·         4th November 2005 - Good Practice Awards 2005

·         21st - 23rd October 2005 - Annual Conference & AGM

·         (Conference Saturday Night Dressing up Photo's) - (Conference Picture's)

·         28th - 30th September 2005 - Milford Haven Study Visit

·         May 2005 - Cheese and Wine Reception

TPAS offers many training events, should you be unable to attend any of these training sessions TPAS can provide training throughout Scotland.

We are happy to travel to any local authorities, RSLs and tenant groups in the country.  We can provide training courses to suit your needs.

Our team has extensive knowledge of:  

  • Committee Skills, Registered Tenants Organisations, Tenant Led Inspections, Making Meetings work, Producing Newsletters, Getting into Print, Constitutions, Getting People Involved, Negotiation Skills, Tenant Participation Strategies, The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 - An overview, Scottish Secure Tenancy, Repairs & Maintenance,     Anti - Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004, Funding for Tenants & Residents Organisations, Community Ownership

Please click here to view a summary of the above.

If you have any other specific training needs let us know and we may be able to tailor something to suit.

Tenant associations can join TPAS for £20.00 per year, tenant federations can join TPAS for £50.00 per year.

If you do not have a budget for training, speak to your Landlord. They may be able to help.

You can download a membership form by clicking on the button below. Or you can contact Sharleen at the TPAS office on 0141 552 3633 or email on sharleen.brown@tpasscotland.org.uk who will be more than happy to send you out a membership form.

 

                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TPAS Scotland 74-78 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LD Telephone: 0141 552 3633 Fax: 0141 552 0073 Email: enquiries@tpasscotland.org.uk