Categories: regeneration

Building community: Activate students celebrate a successful course in North Glasgow.

A further ten students have successfully graduated from Activate, a community development course delivered in North Glasgow by Glasgow University.

Action in Glasgow’s Possilpark hailed as national inspiration

The people of Possilpark, in the north of the city, have created the UK’s first Community Improvement District, spearheaded by the group Remaking Saracen. This work - and more - is the beginning of what supporters hope will be an ongoing drive to build on community pride and tackle anti-social behaviour while improving the look, feel and fortunes of the area.

North Glasgow strategy to boost public transport and help communities thrive

Plans and designs of how towns centres in North Glasgow could be improved - including Possilpark, Maryhill and Springburn - have been shared as part of a draft North Glasgow Strategic Development Framework.

Possobilities saves Christmas from the Grinch!

Possobilities saves Christmas from the Grinch!

McDermott Group and M-Four bringing festive cheer to North Glasgow residents

This week, Christmas came early to Springburn in Glasgow, as the McDermott Group and M-Four presented over 100 gifts to the children and residents at ng homes’ Balgrayhill Multi-Storey Flats.

Opportunities for 16-26 year olds across Glasgow on a 6 month funded programme

Remade Network and our community partners ng homes, Cranhill Development Trust, Parkhead Housing Association and DRC Employability are searching for 20 IT trainees (FTE) to participate in a vocational training programme at Remade’s new Repair Academysupported by the UK Government Community Renewal Fund.

Trainees will work with Remade Network and their partner organisation to support the de

Heating our homes, reducing bills, creating new jobs - and saving the planet

By Jacqueline McLaren
Councillor for the Canal Ward

This week I had the privilege to attend a COP26 event here in the North of Glasgow, organised by our very own ng homes.
The visit was to see first-hand a newly installed District Heating System that ng homes have installed for their tenants in two tower blocks on Balgrayhill Road.

ng homes have housing stock across the North

Furniture donation made to North Glasgow primary school

ng homes partnered up with SHARE to assist with a donation of furniture to Saracen Primary School in North Glasgow.

John Devine appointed as ng homes’ new CEO as Robert Tamburrini retires

Following the recent recruitment process John Devine, former Deputy CEO (Regeneration) at ng homes, will take on the role of CEO in September 2021 as Robert Tamburrini retires after 28 years of service.

Join us on Saturday 31st July and Make Something Better

The Scottish Parliament’s Participation and Communities Team (PACT) are looking to inform the work of Committees between 2021 and 2026

PACT want to hear your views on the topics the Scottish Parliament should prioritise as Committees start working in Session 6.

Take part in shaping the Tenant Participation Strategy

We are delighted to bring you this new updated Tenant Participation Strategy. We want our customers to be involved in designing the services they receive so that we create and deliver services that meet their needs, and our performance continually improves.

Vacancies to join ng homes Board

Interested in making North Glasgow a community where people can flourish and prosper? There are now vacancies to join ng homes' management Board.

Glasgow Lord Provost thanks businesses and volunteers supporting North Glasgow community during pandemic

Glasgow Lord Provost, Philip Braat, recently visited North Glasgow to meet with some amazing businesses, groups and volunteers to say ‘Thank You’ for supporting the community throughout the pandemic.

Multi-Storey Flats to benefit from highly efficient new heating system

Tenants in 6 of the Association’s Multi-Storey blocks in Springburn will soon benefit from a new heating system which will be more environmentally friendly, energy efficient and more cost effective. This project is partially being funded by the Scottish Government and Energy Savings Trust, and the contractor carrying out the works is Easy Heat Systems Ltd. We are replacing the existing heating

Barclays support North Glasgow through the Pandemic

Barclays give a welcomed boost to North Glasgow with a funding award of £100,000 to support the community through the pandemic.
ng homes were chosen by a selection committee from Barclays for the meaningful work they are doing in supporting the immediate needs of people in communities, including low income families, those facing financial hardship, isolated elderly people and key workers.

North Glasgow community welcome an afternoon tea treat

ng homes have teamed up with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland and local community organisations to provide and deliver afternoon teas to elderly residents and those who are shielding in the North Glasgow community.

Possilpark Traders rise to the Covid Challenge

Work has been ongoing over the past year on plans for Possilpark to become a Business Improvement District through funding and support from Scotland’s Towns Partnerships and hosted by ng homes. Driven by local traders, a steering group to take this forward has been formed with funds made available through the Scottish Government. One of the team’s early successes has been to secure funds from Glas

North Glasgow community supported by incredible Angels of the North

​Do you believe in Angels? At ng homes we certainly do. During these challenging times there has been evidence of ‘Angels’ living amongst us who have been giving their time to support members of the North Glasgow community.

ng homes teams up with Manorview Hotels to challenge poverty and climate change in North Glasgow

​ng homes and Manorview Hotels have come together to support members on the North Glasgow community who are finding themselves in hardship through distributing furniture and bedding from the Redhurst Hotel.