Five Minutes with Your Councillor ⏱️ We sat down with @cllrbenparker.bsky.social to chat about housing, Edinburgh, and what matters most to local tenants. Find out more about Ben, his priorities, and his thoughts on the city's housing challenges. 🔗 Read the full interview: buff.ly/dNWK7DP

Our Tenants Voice magazine is now online - click here to read more about the work our tenants have been getting up to: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/tenants-voic... Want to receive a physical copy? Sign up to be a member - it's easy and FREE: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/get-involved/

"Our ambitious approach to housebuilding is already making a difference" Housing Convenor, Cllr Tim Pogson, gives an update on the work he and his team has been doing for housing across the city. Read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/an-update-fr...

🗣️ Interested in learning more about your housing rights? Sharon Donohoe, Interim CEO at @tisscotland.bsky.social will be leading a HA Forum session on your rights as a Housing Association tenant. 📅18th August 🕑2-3pm 📍Norton Park Sign up: buff.ly/FsR9DkM

What do the numbers 10-3-5 mean when it comes to damp and mould? These are the legal timescales social landlords will need to meet when responding to damp and mould issues once Awaab's Law comes into effect in Scotland on 6 October Swipe through to find out what each means 👉

New damp & mould legislation is coming to Scotland in October 2026. Want to know what it means for Edinburgh tenants? Join our Federation meeting on the 28th July to hear about the Council's approach: buff.ly/0yCrb5l

Are you online scam aware? Join us on Thursday 13th August for a presentation by ACE IT on online safety. Sign up via the QR code 👇

High Flats Meeting - 10th August ☀️ If you are a tenant living in a high‑rise property anywhere in Edinburgh, join us for another High Flats meeting to discuss issues in our areas and homes, and how we can work together as a community to raise concerns and share solutions. Visit: buff.ly/EGbMQCR

We're getting ready for the next ETF Roundtable! 🤝 If you're interested in asking Councillors questions about your home and community, join us on Thursday 24th September 2026. For more information and to sign up, visit: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/roundtable-d...

Join us and members of @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Building Preservation, Damp Mould and Condensation Team at the next Federation Meeting for a discussion on Awaab's Law. For more info visit: buff.ly/iYmF4Ma

Would you like to understand more about the Council's current allocations policy? Join ETF online on 30th June at 11am, where staff will explain the current policy and show members how you can respond to the Council's consultation, which is now live. For more info, visit: buff.ly/WmIyxZU

We attended the Leith Festival Gala Day this weekend 🎪 Thanks to everyone who came and chatted with staff and volunteers about the work we do 🏠

Are you a resident of Dumbiedykes or the surrounding area? @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social will be holding a community meeting with organisations interested in running Braidwood Centre. Come along and find out what they can offer to your neighbourhood. 📆 Sat 20th June 🕚 11am-1pm 📍 69 Dumbiedykes Rd

Are you a single parent renting privately in Edinburgh? One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk can support you to: ✅ Know your rights as a private tenant ✅ Deal with housing issues early ✅ Provide advice and info as a private tenant For more info, get in touch at opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk

Last month, we hosted a Roundtable event with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social 📖 Our members had the opportunity to speak with Councillors and Council Officers about their concerns regarding housing and related services in the city. Thanks to all for contributing to a very productive discussion.

Looking back on our recent visit to Newcastle City Council ✨ It was fantastic to meet tenants from a different city to share experiences and uncover the common issues that affect tenants across the board. . Take a look at how the ETF Executive Committee got on 👇

💬 Support for tenants on Universal Credit If your rent has gone up from April, it’s really important to tell DWP and update your UC housing costs. Missing this update could leave you out of pocket or in arrears. Visit the @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social drop-in support sessions for more information

We're going to the North Edinburgh Community Festival! Pop along to meet our staff and volunteers and learn how you can join ETF and make a difference in your community 🎪 ☀️

Our volunteers joined the South East Locality team this week to see local projects in progress 🌱🏡 From new play spaces at Southhouse Square to housing at Burdiehouse Crescent, plus adapted homes at Cowan’s Close, more homes and community spaces are taking shape in the South East.

ETF recently took part in a study visit to Newcastle City Council 📸 Our tenant volunteers met with council staff and fellow tenants to share learning on scrutiny, residents’ groups, and better communication. Read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/edinburgh-te...

🏘️ Are you a housing association tenant in Edinburgh? Join ETF's first Housing Association Tenants Forum 🗓 NEW DATE 7th May | ⏰ 2–3pm 📍 Norton Park Conference Centre ✔ Share experiences ✔ Raise issues ✔ Learn your housing rights ✔ Shape future forums 📩 RSVP: info@edinburghtenants.org.uk

As well as our tenant volunteers, Edinburgh Tenants Federation is supported by an expert staff team covering tenant participation, engagement and communications. Swipe to learn more about Carmen, Jonny and Lauren or visit our website to read more: www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/meet-the-edi...

🏢 High‑rise tenant in Edinburgh? Join us for another High Flats Meeting to discuss issues in our areas and homes, and how we can work together as a community to raise concerns, share solutions, and make positive change. 📅 Mon 11th May | ⏰ 6–8pm 📍 Birnies Court Community Room, EH4 4SJ

🏢 We were welcomed to the North West Locality Office to learn more about the recent work of the Housing Team. Betty Stone, ETF Convenor said: "If you have a concern about your home or area, I would always advise popping into your locality office and having a chat with someone, face to face."

One City Trust’s Annual Grant Funding Programme is now open 💜 Funding is available for community groups and organisations working to tackle poverty and inequality. Find out more and apply here 👉 onecitytrust.com/grant-fundin...

Our Tenant Participation & Engagement Officers, Carmen and Jonny getting stuck into all things TP at @tisscotland.bsky.social Connected for Change event in Glasgow yesterday. A fantastic day learning about the past, present and future of tenant participation in Scotland 📖

We had an interesting discussion at our latest Federation Meeting, talking about @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social's Local Housing Strategy, Housing Emergency Action Plan and the investment into the city's temporary accommodation. 🏠 Join the Federation today by contacting info@edinburghtenants.org.uk.

📣 Have your say! Edinburgh Tenants Federation is holding a Roundtable Pre‑Meeting on 10 March and a Roundtable with CEC Elected Members on 8 April. This is a chance for tenants to speak up, shape the questions, and raise key housing issues directly. Contact the office to RSVP.

ETF at the City Chambers today speaking out against another 7% rent hike. Edinburgh tenants already pay the highest council rents in Scotland but receive some of the poorest services. Tenants want: 🔹 Fair rents 🔹 Real consultation 🔹 Services reflecting what tenants pay Full report: buff.ly/EotvZK8

Join us on Thursday 26 Feb, 6–8pm at Norton Park for our next Federation Meeting! We’ll be hearing from Nicky Brown from the City of Edinburgh Council about homelessness support, the Local Housing Strategy, and more. All welcome - get in touch with the office for more info.