News and achievements
The redevelopment of the old Tynecastle High School into unaffordable purpose built student accommodation is rejected!
September 21, 2022
The Gorgie Dalry branch of Living Rent celebrated their huge win of stopping the old Tynecastle High school being turned into unaffordable student accommodation.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareShawlands branch convinces councillors to support their opposition to unaffordable luxury development!
September 20, 2022
On the 20th September members from Shawlands and Langside branch held a public meeting where they convinced local Pollokshields councillors to back their demands that the redevelopment of the Shawlands Arcade would include 25%...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHuge member turnout at Enough is Enough launch in Glasgow
September 07, 2022
Living Rent members from across Glasgow turned out at the Enough is Enough launch in Glasgow to hear our member Annie speak alongside speakers from across trade unions!
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWe won a rent freeze and an eviction ban!
September 06, 2022
On September 7th the Scottish government announced an immediate rent freeze and a freeze on evictions. As skyrocketing rents continue to pile on top of out of control energy bills, this will have...
Read More 1 Reaction SharePetition target smashed for Edinburgh’s homes not holiday lets campaign!
September 04, 2022
In Edinburgh, members smashed their petition target of 1,700 signatures to put pressure on Edinburgh City council to not only cap short term let numbers but also to bring the numbers down.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCastlemilk group win their demands against Home Group!
September 01, 2022
Castlemilk members had a huge win of an: Area wide 75% service charge rebate over two years negotiated by members Replacement and repair of rotten fencing underway Dispute over Land Ownership and Fly-tipping progressed...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCastlemilk group secure funding for park and woodland street lights!
August 31, 2022
In the run up to the 2022 Local Election, our Castlemilk members ran a campaign demanding that all the lights on key routes in the park and woodlands be fixed as a priority.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareReport your rent hike!
June 15, 2022
As our bills climb beyond what many of us can afford. Landlords are raising rents, greedily profiting off our basic need for a roof over our heads. All across Scotland, landlords are hiking up...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareOld Tynecastle High School: Gorgie Deserves Better.
September 29, 2021
Why members of Living Rent Gorgie/Dalry are objecting the development of Tynecastle High School by property developers. The Old Tynecastle High School is a B-listed conservation building on Macleod Street in Gorgie. It served...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHousing and the Cabinet Reshuffle
May 21, 2021
In the Scottish Government’s reshuffle announced earlier this week, a new Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government was appointed. Living Rent welcomes Shona Robison and bids farewell to Kevin Stewart. We...
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