West of Scotland Housing Association

24/08/2026

Temporary change of address for the Cowlairs Community Flat + Garden 🏠

For the time being, the team and all events in Cowlairs will be based at 252 Keppochhill Rd (just one door down from the community flat).

Following a complaint about the community flat being used as a community base, Glasgow City Council have asked Willowacre Trust to stop using the Community Flat at 250 Keppochhill Road for activities. This means the team will not be able to use the Community flat at the moment.
However, we’re committed to maintaining a community space in Cowlairs and have made a temporary arrangement to use the office just next door at 252 Keppochhill Road as our new base.

Read more below👇

📣Temporary change of address! 📣

We are now at 252 Keppochhill Rd (just one door down from the community flat).

Following a complaint about the community flat being used as a community base, Glasgow City Council have asked Willowacre Trust to stop using the Community Flat at 250 Keppochhill Road for community activities. This means we will not be able to use the Community flat at the moment.

However, we’re committed to maintaining a community space in Cowlairs and have made a temporary arrangement to use the office just next door at 252 Keppochhill Road as our new base.

We will be using a room on the ground floor where there is a good-sized activity area, tea & coffee making facilities and a toilet, and your groups and events will run as normal at the same days and times from this new space.

Any questions, get in touch!

22/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Saturday, 19 September for a Fun Afternoon for the Whole Family at Woodlands Al-Furqhan Community Centre, 19 Carrington Street, Glasgow G4 9AJ.
From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

FREE activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome!
🐢Animal Mini Zoo
🎨 Creative arts and crafts
🎯 Games and activities
🍪 Refreshments

Kids must be accompanied by an adult!

Our Community Support Services Team will also be there to provide information about the ongoing support available for you and your family.

For more information, please email:[email protected]

20/08/2026

Pets make great companions, but did you know you need permission to keep one in your home?

Pets can bring so much joy to our lives, they keep us company, provide comfort, and can help children learn valuable lessons about responsibility and care.

WSHA are happy for our tenants to keep pets in their homes, as long as they have gained permission from us and - if getting a dog - returned the Dog Owners' Agreement form. This helps us make sure that all our homes, closes and neighbourhoods remain clean and safe for all residents.

Together, we can make sure pet ownership works well for everyone in our communities.

You can find the Permission to Keep a Pet form on our website here: https://westscot.co.uk/tenant-info/.

If you'd like any further info, chat to your Housing Officer or contact the Customer Service team on 0141 550 5600

19/08/2026

We'd like to introduce Katie Clark, our new Energy Advice Officer who will be joining our community support services team at Willowacre Trust.

“Hello, I’m Katie, and I’m really pleased to be joining the team as the new Energy Advice Officer. I’ve worked in energy and money advice for over 5 years, supporting people with things like energy bills, energy debt, benefits and the rising cost of living. I’m passionate about helping people who may be struggling to make ends meet and making sure everyone has access to the advice and support they need.
In my new role, I’ll be here to support tenants with all aspects of their home energy needs. Whether you’re worried about your energy bills, struggling with debt, looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient, or simply unsure about what support is available to you, I’m here to help.
With the rising cost of living and increasing energy prices, more households are finding themselves at risk of fuel poverty. My goal is to make things easier by providing practical, friendly advice and helping tenants access any support or savings they may be entitled to.
I’m looking forward to getting to know tenants and the community and hopefully making a positive difference along the way!”

You can contact Katie via email on [email protected] or by calling 0141 550 5600.

18/08/2026

The latest issue of our tenant newsletter, Westworld, should be hitting doorsteps later this week, with digital copies already in your inbox!

Read more about:
🟣Our plans for the next 5 years
🟣 Celebrating the Commonwealth Games spirit at the 2026 Barrowfield Festival
🟣49 new homes on the way for South Lanarkshire
🟣Events and activities coming up in your communities

Read now over on our website: https://westscot.co.uk/westworld/

17/08/2026

We’re looking for a FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER to join the WSHA team.

Reporting to our Finance Manager, you will work alongside a high-quality finance partnering function, providing insight, challenge and support to drive organisational performance and value for money.

If you can communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences, plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines, and have strong experience in financial management and business partnering, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage candidates from disabled, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Deadline 21st August.
Read more and apply online over at https://westscot.co.uk/recruitment/

17/08/2026

This year’s gutter cleaning programme will commence on Monday 17 August, and will be carried out by Paterson Safety Anchors 🍂

The contractor is attending to the following areas between now and Autumn:

• Ayr, South Ayrshire
• Mossblown, South Ayrshire
• Prestwick, South Ayrshire
• Troon, South Ayrshire
• Irvine, North Ayrshire
• Ardrossan, North Ayrshire
• Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
• Barrowfield, Glasgow
• The Commonwealth Village, Glasgow
• East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

If you have any questions, please give Customer Service a call on 0141 550 5600 or email [email protected].

15/08/2026

Applications are now open for young people to stand in the Scottish Youth Parliament 2026 Elections! A chance for young people aged roughly 14-25 to have their voice heard!

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) Elections give young people across Scotland the opportunity to vote for representatives who will speak up on issues that matter to them, such as education, mental health, transport, and the environment. SYP is a youth-led, non-party political organisation that represents young people's views at local and national levels.

A little encouragement from you can have a lasting impact. By encouraging your young person to vote, you're helping them develop confidence, engage with issues they care about, and see how their voice can contribute to positive change in their community.

Curious about the role?

Find more at https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/
Youth Parliament

14/08/2026

FREE Community courses start at the end of August at Barrowfield Community Centre delivered by Glasgow Kelvin College tutors. Improve your skills for daily life and work, gain confidence and a certificate all in a supportive community environment!

⭐Community Development – do you love where you live? This course is about people, place, and creating positive change. You’ll learn how to work, connect with others and thrive.
🗓️ Every Tuesday | 9:00am – 12:00pm (Starting on Tuesday 25th August for 12 weeks)

⭐ESOL – this course will help you improve your English for daily life and work, improving your communication skills to use in community and professional settings.
🗓️Every Thursday | 9:00am –12:00pm (Starting on Thursday 27th August for 36 weeks)

⭐Photography – this super popular course is beginner-friendly. You’ll learn how to capture people and places and simple image enhancement.
🗓️ Every Wednesday | 1.00pm – 4.00pm (Starting on Wednesday 26th of August for 12 weeks)

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out – secure your place today!

Link to Sign-up Forms : https://forms.gle/LedseUxkC5YYSVFR9

More information contact: [email protected] or call 0141 550 0036

13/08/2026

Our Tenant Advisory Group's 2025/26 report is now available. Learn more about all the ways the group have worked with us over the last year 👉 https://westscot.co.uk/tenant-advisory-group/.

A key part of our governance, TAG work directly with WSHA senior management to represent the views of tenants from across our communities and put them at the heart of all our organisational decisions.

If you'd like to be get involved with the Tenant Advisory Group, please contact WSHA Customer Service on 0141 550 5060 or [email protected].