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Activate participants gather in Saracen House to mark the end of the programme

10 March 2023 09:00

ACTIVATING POTENTIAL – POPULAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL RETURN

Students are celebrating having successfully completed Activate, a popular and widely recognised community development course, on its first session back following the Covid-19 pandemic.

28 February 2023 13:59

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.

500 parcels ready to bring Christmas cheer to youngsters across Glasgow

21 December 2022 14:30

Allied Vehicles staff give underprivileged Glasgow youngsters 500 bags of Christmas gifts

Santa’s sleigh bells have been ringing throughout Glasgow as festive elves stored up hundreds of Christmas gifts for disadvantaged youngsters.

Local support and answers to FAQs including nearest grit bins and festive period rubbish collection dates

19 December 2022 14:51

Local support and FAQs for the festive season

The festive period is nearly upon us! Find out more about local support available over the festive period and answer to FAQs including your nearest grit bin and changes to rubbish collection over Christmas/New Year. #festive #Christmastime #localsupport #festiveservices

Scottish Housing Regulator recruitment poster

24 November 2022 11:30

Join the Scottish Housing Regulator’s National Panel

Add your voice to the National Panel of Tenants and Service Users to help improve social landlord services - find out more about how to get involved!

Bonfires and fireworks can be dangerous - check out our safety advice

21 October 2022 14:20

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service share firework and bonfire safety advice

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have published firework safety advice to keep you safe ahead of bonfire night on 5th November.
Please attend an organised event if possible - you can find a list of local and national organised events on the SFRS website. The fireworks code and firework/bonfire safety guidance is also available on from the SFRS on their website.

23 December 2021 15:03

Thank You to local businesses and organisations for your support to the North Glasgow community

As we head into the festive season, businesses and organisations have been working hard to make it a happy one for the community. There are so many wonderful people and organisations out there and we would like to say a BIG community Thank You to you all.

23 December 2021 13:24

Possobilities saves Christmas from the Grinch!

23 December 2021 09:39

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

22 December 2021 15:36

Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis offering free and confidential support and advocacy

Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis is a place that offers free and confidential support and advocacy for all women and girls who have gone through sexual violence at any point in their lives.

5 November 2021 09:46

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

1 November 2021 09:06

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, newly appointed CEO of ng homes with John Thorburn, ng homes' Chairperson, and Robert Tamburrini, former CEO of ng homes

20 September 2021 09:00

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.

6 July 2021 14:05

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.

Dom McInally and Ronnie Black from ng homes met with the Lord Provost to highlight the great work ng homes and its community partners do in North Glasgow

23 April 2021 09:55

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.

14 April 2021 14:42

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

22 January 2021 09:44

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.

Bonfires can be dangerous, check out our safety advice

20 October 2020 11:13

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service publish firework and bonfire safety advice

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have published firework safety advice to keep you safe ahead of bonfire night on 5th November. With many organised public events cancelled due to Covid-19, people may be considering hosting their own fireworks display. SFRS have urged the public to follow the Government's advice, guidance and to follow social distancing. SFRS have published a fireworks code

The easy to use fire safety quiz helps you stay safe at home and provides potentially life-savings tips

14 October 2020 14:59

Fire safety quiz helping you to stay safe at home

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have launched a new fire safety quiz online to help you stay safe at home.

1 October 2020 13:47

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

ng homes wishes you and your families the very best for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Full Moon Festival has the meaning of family union and friendship among people. Over the last 5 years we have been very happy to share the Festival celebrations with you in North Glasgow.
Everything is very different this year, however it is still a good time to reflect on the importance of family and frien

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