COLIN BEATTIE MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ACTION ON HOUSING ADAPTATIONS

In the Scottish Parliament Debate Chamber on Thursday 6th of March, Colin Beattie MSP asked the Minister for Housing what steps the Scottish Government will take to improve protections for park home residents. The Minister for Housing confirmed that the Government is considering how to streamline the housing adaptations system for park home residents as part of its Housing to 2040 Strategy.
 
Additionally, the 2025/26 budget will see a doubling of support for registered social landlords to deliver housing adaptions, ensuring more tenants can live safely and comfortably in their home. 
 
The Minister also confirmed that he will engage with OFGEM to raise issues faced by park home residents in relation to oil.
 
Commenting MSP Colin Beattie said:
 
“This is a hugely positive step that can make a real difference to people across Midlothian North & Musselburgh, in particular residents in Nivensknowe and Pentland mobile home parks. Housing adaptions are essential in ensuring older and disabled residents are safe and can remain in their homes.
 
“I will follow this review closely and continue to advocate for a fairer adaption system for my constituents, especially those currently exempt in mobile homes.
 
“I welcome the news that the Minister will engage with OFGEM to discuss the energy issues park home residents are facing. I hope this can lead to the legislation being tightened to close any loopholes to give residents full transparency over their energy bills.”
 
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