Housing Transfer Exhibition takes to the Road

An exhibition featuring new central heating systems, energy efficiency measures, bathrooms and kitchens takes to the road on Monday (11 September). The exhibition is designed to showcase some of the improvements tenants can expect if tenants of The Highland Council vote yes to housing transfer next month.

First stop on Monday is Somerfield’s Car Park in Nairn from 10.00am to 1.00pm, when tenants will be able to see for themselves some of the options for home improvements that would follow a yes vote. From there, the exhibition will be visiting locations the length and breadth of the Highlands.  It will be spending two full days at Falcon Square, Inverness on Friday, Saturday 15-16 September and another two days in Fort William High Street on Wednesday and Thursday 20-21 September.

Councillor Sheena Slimon, the Council’s housing spokesperson, said: “This is an opportunity for tenants to see for themselves what the improvements will look like”, explained. “People will also be able to find out more about how energy efficiency measures planned can help save on their fuel bills. Who receives what improvements and when will depend on local priorities. However, the overall aim is to ensure that all council housing is brought up to modern standards with modern facilities.”

Tenants will shortly be receiving the Stage 1 Notice, a booklet outlining the Council’s transfer proposals. Housing staff will also be visiting tenants door to door over the next month to explain the proposals and answer questions.

Councillor Slimon added: “If anyone has any questions or is unsure about the proposals this is a chance to find out the facts.”

Under the housing transfer proposals, Highland’s 14,500 council houses will transfer to the not-for-profit Highland Housing Association. However, this will only happen if the majority of tenants voting in the ballot vote yes.

The Highland Council is due to consider a report this Thursday (7 September) which, if agreed, would give the green light to the start of the formal consultation process leading up to the ballot.

Locations for Exhibition vehicle

Monday 11th
 10:00 – 13:00 Somerfield Car Park, Nairn
 14:00 – 17:00 Davidson Drive Car Park, Nairn
 18:00 – 20:00 Covenanters Inn Car Park, Auldearn

Tuesday 12th
 10:00 – 13:00 Cairngorm Avenue Car Park, Grantown
 14:00 – 17:00 Lynstock Crescent, Nethy Bridge
 18:00 – 20:00 Car Park, Main Road, Carr Bridge

Wednesday 13th
 10:00 – 13:00 Car Park, Village Hall, Aviemore
 14:00 – 17:00 Courthouse High Street, Kingussie
 18:00 – 20:00 Primary School Car Park, Newtonmore

Thursday 14th
 10:00 – 14:00 Car Park, Merkinch Community Centre
 15:00 – 20:00 Car Park, Hilton Community Centre

Friday 15th
 11:00 – 19:30 Falcon Square, Inverness

Saturday 16th
 10:00 – 18:00 Falcon Square, Inverness

Monday 18th
 11:00 – 19:30 Co-op Car Park, Portree

Tuesday 19th
 10:00 – 14:00 Community Centre Car Park, Kyleakin
 PM Travel to Fort William

Wednesday 20th
 11:00 – 19:30 High Street, Fort William

Thursday 21st
 10:00 – 18:00 High Street, Fort William

Friday 22nd
 11:00 – 19:30 Morrisons car park, Alness

Saturday 23rd
 10:00 – 18:00 Tesco Car Park, Dingwall

Monday 25th
 11:00 – 19:30 Co-op Car Park, Tain

Tuesday 26th
 11:00 – 19:30 Council Car Park, Lock Lairg

Wednesday 27th
 11:00 – 19:30 Fountain Road Car Park, Golspie

Thursday 28th 14:00 – 19:30 Pultneytown People’s Project, Wick

Friday 29th
 10:00 – 14:00 Market Square, Wick
 15:30 – 19:30 Ormlie Community Ass. Office Car Park, Thurso

Saturday 30th
 10:00 – 18:00 High Street, Thurso

October 2nd
 10.00 – 12.00 Service Point Car Park, Drumnadrochit