Edinburgh Tenants Federation

15/06/2026

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 🏠

11/06/2026

Housing Convenor, Councillor Tim Pogson updates us on the work that he and the rest of the Housing team at the The City of Edinburgh Councill have been doing 🏡

To read, visit:

Each issue of Tenants Voice, we will be speaking with Councillor Tim Pogson, for an update on his work as the Housing Convenor at the City of Edinburgh Council As Edinburgh’s recently appointed Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, taking up the role almost two years after the city declare...

06/06/2026

Housing Allocation Policy Consultation now live 🚨

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for your views on its current Lettings Policy. Your opinions will help to shape future allocations policies in the city.

To have your voice heard, visit:

Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council

03/06/2026

Are you a resident of Dumbiedykes or the surrounding area?

The City of Edinburgh Council 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.

📆 Saturday 20th June
🕚 11am to 1pm
📍 69 Dumbiedykes Road

28/05/2026

Are you a single parent renting privately in Edinburgh?

One Parent Families Scotland can support you to:

✅ Know your rights as a private tenant
✅ Deal with housing issues early
✅ Provide information, advice and guidance as a private tenant

For more information, get in touch at: 📧 [email protected]

27/05/2026

It's always great to meet face-to-face with our Councillors to discuss the needs of tenants across the city 🏠

Looking forward to working with you, Phil Doggart Liberton Gilmerton!

In advance of me joining the Housing Committee on The City of Edinburgh Council, it was really informative meeting the indomitable Betty Stevenson of the Edinburgh Tenants Federation.

She has given me a lot to think about!

25/05/2026

Last month, we hosted a Roundtable event with The City of Edinburgh Council 📖

Our members had the opportunity to speak with Councillors and Council Officers about their concerns regarding housing and related services in the city.

Many thanks to Cllr Tim Pogson for Southside Newington for hosting us and to Councillor Pauline Flannery for Southside Newington, Katrina Faccenda for Leith, Cllr Ben Parker, the Council Officers and of course, the tenants, for coming together for such a productive discussion.

19/05/2026

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. Having these conversations is a great reminder as to why tenants’ needs must always come first.

Take a look at how the ETF Executive Committee got on 👇

16/05/2026

We're at the North Edinburgh Community Festival!

Come along and have a chat with Carmen and Lauren about how you can get involved in the Federation 🏘️

15/05/2026

💬 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 The City of Edinburgh Council drop-in support sessions for more information