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Small-scale, big impact: why community-led development deserves more support

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022
SOSCH - Closeburn and residents

This is the last in a series of monthly blogs about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief … Read full story

Amending Land Reform legislation could unlock more community-led homes

December 2, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland shared by the Communities Housing Trust and South of Scotland … Read full story

Helping reverse a mass exodus: community-led repopulation in rural areas

November 8, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

Building new skills and homes: a community-led approach to boosting rural trades

September 20, 2022
Houses and gardens in Ardgeal, Scotland

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

Community-led across the continent: Scotland’s work in Europe

July 13, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

Homes for local workers: a community-led solution

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

SOSCH visits Brussels for the development of a new European CLT Network – April 2022

May 12, 2022

SOSCH happily returned to foreign travel last month for a two-day meeting of partners between members of the new European … Read full story

In with the old: communities recycling buildings for homes and the planet

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

SOSCH Team on Tour!

April 27, 2022April 21, 2022

In March, with the spring sun shining, the SOSCH team went on a road trip to visit some of the … Read full story

A Chance for Radical Change: National Planning Framework 4 Everyone

April 27, 2022March 28, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

A human rights approach to planning: why community-led development should be centre-stage

April 27, 2022March 8, 2022

This blog is part of a monthly series about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, Chief Executive … Read full story

Changing Climate, Changing Housing: Community-led Solutions to Our Climate Crisis

April 27, 2022January 31, 2022

This is the first in a series of monthly blogs about community-led housing in Scotland, jointly written by Mike Staples, … Read full story

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soschchiefexec Mike Staples @soschchiefexec ·
9 Jan

Thanks to @ArchHFund for featuring a case study of the Old Police Station, Langholm #communityledhousing - a project they supported. https://t.co/YvA4UzxHXq

The Architectural Heritage Fund @ArchHFund

#MondayMotivation: In partnership with @SoSCommHousing, The Eskdale Foundation has adapted The Old Police Station in Langholm into four affordable homes in the town centre.

Learn more:
➡️ https://t.co/fZsroE9uGm

📸 Tom Manley

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thirdsectordg Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway @thirdsectordg ·
10 Jan

Free to attend Social Enterprise Showcase and learning events in Dumfries and Galloway are launching this month and continuing through to March. More: https://t.co/GG8fxUC1cW
@langholmonline @SoSEnterprise @TheCatStrand @Annanharbour @furnitureprojec @letsgetsporty1 @atheairts

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soscommhousing South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing ·
10 Jan

SOSCH are undertaking a Housing Needs and Demands Survey on behalf of Carsphairn CC - the deadline to respond has been extended to 30 Jan. We are also looking for sites for possible future housing development. Pls respond if you live in or have a connection to the area 👇🏘️

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commonsscotaffs Scottish Affairs Committee @commonsscotaffs ·
19 Dec

🚨 NEW INQUIRY 🚨
We'll be examining whether the UK Government’s financial support to ease the rising cost-of-living meets the needs of rural communities across Scotland.

Find out more here: https://t.co/H9lBdCg4mE

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soscommhousing South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing ·
16 Dec

The final blog of our 2022 series with @CHTScotland is here for your holiday reading! ✨

A round-up of how even small-scale #CommunityLedHousing projects have big impacts in our communities, and why we are calling for additional support:

https://t.co/GMF4sxYH4r

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