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3 NETRALT members in front of Sir Alex Ferguson statue outside Pittodrie Stadium

16 July 2026

NETRALT champions Tenant Participation at Pittodrie Community Hub

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NETRALT returned to the Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust’s Community Hub at Pittodrie Stadium, continuing our commitment to raising awareness of tenant participation and engaging with communities across the north east.

Reps from Castlehill Housing Association, Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council were there on behalf of NETRALT, speaking with local residents about the importance of getting involved, having a voice and helping to shape housing services.

Community events like these provide a fantastic opportunity to reach people in an informal and welcoming setting, making it easier for conversations about tenant participation to happen. Throughout the day, we met with residents, answered questions about NETRALT and discussed the many ways tenants can influence decisions, share their experiences and become involved in their local communities.

We were able to showcase the benefits of tenant participation and highlight the support available to anyone interested in taking a more active role in shaping the services that matter to them.

The Community Hub continues to be a valuable space for bringing organisations and local people together. By working in partnership and engaging directly with communities, we can raise awareness of tenant participation, encourage new voices to get involved and help ensure that tenants have real opportunities to influence the decisions that affect their homes and neighbourhoods.

A huge thank you to Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust for hosting another successful Community Hub. We always enjoy the opportunity to work alongside our partners, meet members of the community and promote the positive impact that tenant participation can make.

5 March 2026

Community connections at Pittodrie

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Yesterday, NETRALT attended the community hub hosted by Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust at Pittodrie Stadium, where we promoted tenant participation and connected with members of the local community. The event took place in the Legends Lounge and offered everyone a free hot lunch, creating a relaxed and friendly environment for everyone who came along.

It was fantastic to see such a great turnout from the community. Many people stopped by our table to chat about housing, ask questions and learn more about how they can get involved in tenant participation. We had lots of positive conversations and enjoyed meeting so many people who are interested in having their voices heard.

We handed out plenty of promotional items, including stationery and our ever-popular NETRALT teddy bears.

The Pittodrie Community Hub provides a warm space where guests can enjoy free hot food and drinks alongside weekly activities such as board games, newspapers, TV and free Wi-Fi. Local organisations are on hand to offer advice and guidance on topics such as housing, energy bills, the cost of living and health and wellbeing.

We’d highly recommend going along if you have the chance. It’s a great way to connect with others and access helpful local support.

Visitors milling around stalls at the Music Hall at the Empower Aberdeen event.

8 October 2025

Empowering Tenants at Aberdeen’s Largest Community Support Event

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NETRALT members championed tenant participation at Empower Aberdeen, the city’s biggest-ever community support event, held at the iconic Music Hall. Organised by SCARF as part of Challenge Poverty Week, the event brought together over 60 charities and local organisations to offer free, face-to-face support on housing, energy bills, health, employment and more.

Throughout the day, a steady stream of visitors engaged with our team, sparking meaningful conversations around tenant rights, housing issues and community involvement. It was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of NETRALT’s work and connect with a diverse range of residents across Aberdeen.

Our new promotional NETRALT teddy bears were a hit with attendees, adding a fun and friendly touch to an inspiring day of collaboration and support.

Learn more about SCARF, the energy efficiency social enterprise behind this impactful event.

Lewis and John at the NETRALT stand in the Vaccination Hub, Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen

21 March 2025

Connecting at the Bon Accord Centre – see you again soon!

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A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our drop-in event at the Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub in the Bon Accord Centre! Lewis, a tenant with Aberdeen City Council, and Catherine, Castlehill Housing Association’s’ tenant participation officer, were on hand to spread the word about NETRALT. It was great to chat with tenants, residents and visitors about tenant participation, NETRALT and how to get involved in shaping your social housing.

We had some fantastic conversations and were delighted to see so much interest in having a say in housing services. Whether you came along to ask questions, share your thoughts or just find out more—your voices matter and we appreciate your time.

If you missed us this time, don’t worry—we’ll be back! Keep an eye out for future events, and in the meantime, feel free to reach out if you’d like to know more.

See you soon

15 September 2023

NETRALT and NTP working together

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North East Tenants, Residents and Landlords Together (NETRALT) and the newly established Northern Tenants Partnership (NTP), joined forces to host their first interactive virtual session centred around the theme of “Working in Partnership.” The event targeted tenants, residents, community groups and staff across Scotland, bringing together a diverse range of voices and experiences.

The virtual gathering showcased good practice and insights on tenant and community involvement through a series of engaging presentations, videos, and discussions. The spirit of partnership echoed throughout the event, with tenants and staff both contributing to its success. Colin Stewart, a Castlehill tenant and NETRALT member, acted as the event’s host and provided the technical know-how to provide a digital platform for the event to take place.

The event commenced with a keynote speech by George Walker, Chairperson of the Board of the Scottish Housing Regulator, setting the tone for the day. A selection of topics was covered during the session, including youth involvement, scrutiny, community growing initiatives, participatory budgeting and Regional Networks.

With NETRALT ‘s membership covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, and NTP spanning the Highlands & Islands, Orkney, Shetland, and the Hebrides, the collaboration provided attendees with insights from a wide array of tenants, community groups, and landlords.

The event concluded with an interactive online quiz, with a tenant delegate from Aberdeen City Council winning the star prize of £100 in vouchers.

Catherine Coutts, Co-Chair of NETRALT and Castlehill’s Tenant Participation Officer, explained,

“We were thrilled to partner with Northern Tenants Partnership to share the amazing work taking place in our communities. This event provided a unique opportunity for tenants to inspire one another, furthering our aims of sharing good practice, creating a valuable support network, and promoting tenant engagement far and wide.”

Suzy Boardman, Principal Tenant & Customer Engagement Officer at Highland Council, said,

“Friday’s event really highlighted what can be achieved when we pool our resources and work collaboratively. It was inspiring to hear about the great work happening all across our region and come away with lots of ideas for future partnership projects.’ 

The success of this collaborative event highlights the commitment of tenant participation groups to foster meaningful partnerships, share knowledge and enhance the tenant experience across Scotland.

NETRALT with award at TIS conference photo

20 June 2019

NETRALT Mystery Shoppers win ‘Most Inspiring Scrutiny Group’

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NETRALT collecting award at TPAS conference photo

15 December 2018

NETRALT’s success at TPAS Awards

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NETRALT are thrilled to have been placed as runners up in the Best Practice in Involving Customers in Services category at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Scotland Awards in Aviemore on 16 November.

20 November 2018

NETRALT Chair bakes up a storm at the TPAS conference

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NETRALT Chair, Carol Hannaford, took part in a fun-filled presentation at the TPAS National Annual Conference 2018 in Aviemore on Sunday 18 November. Carol bravely took to the stage dressed in her best chef’s whites and delivered a talk with a difference, in keeping with this year’s theme: “Baking up a storm – do you have the right ingredients?”

Carol said, ‘I really enjoyed taking part in Bake Off and providing the right ingredients to make a fantastic cake for NETRALT’s 7^th Birthday. It was great fun and showed Tenant Participation is booming in the North East.’

Very well done to Carol for being such a good sport!

10 June 2017

Paul McMenemy wins the Frances Nelson MBE Excellence Award

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The TIS NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017 took place on Saturday 10th June 2017 and was hosted by Libby McArthur.

Congratulations go to Paul McMenemy, Aberdeen City Council who won the Frances Nelson MBE Excellence Award.This award celebrates the commitment and hard work of an individual who has made a real difference in their community or wider area.

Well done Paul!

10 June 2017

Good Luck at the TIS Awards

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Finalists from across Scotland make this year’s TIS Awards a hotly anticipated contest in a bid to receive one of eight prestigious trophies. The award ceremony and gala dinner will take place on Saturday 10 June 2017 at the Westerwood Hotel and Resort, Glasgow and will be presented by Glasgow born actress, Libby McArthur.

NETRALT members Colin Stewart (Castlehill) and Paul McMenemy (Aberdeen City Council) are both finalists for the Frances Nelson MBE Excellence Award.

Aberdeen City Council have been shortlisted for an incredible three other categories – Tenant Participation Excellence Award, Scrutiny Excellence Award and Most Inspiring Scrutiny Group.

It is a huge achievement to be shortlisted and we wish all the finalists good luck on the night!

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NETRALT returned to the Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust’s Community Hub at Pittodrie Stadium, continuing our commitment to raising awareness of tenant participation and engaging with communities across the north east.

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