Region 5: BEEM
About Region 5
BEEM came into being in May of 2008 at their inaugural AGM in Edinburgh.
Our region covers:
- Borders
- Edinburgh
- East Lothian
- Midlothian
The committee has 12 members with Jim Maryniak as Chair and Sheila Rutherford McCallum as Secretary
BEEM committee meet once a month.
Message from the Chair
As the first year of the BEEM Network (region 5) comes to a close, I can report on a successful year. We have met with Stewart Maxwell who was Minister for Communities and Sport, who confirmed the Scottish Government's future commitment to tenant participation and involvement with the Regional Networks, this was warmly welcomed by our members. We are currently planning an event for the 12th May to bring all the regional committees together.
New minister Alex Neil has confirmed his attendance reinforcing the government's commitment to the Regional Networks and we wish him well in his new post. This event will also see the launch of our new website, another project all regions are involved in. On the 30th of May BEEM will also hold its annual general meeting at which we hope to introduce a communications strategy and adopt some proposed constitution changes.
Latest announcements
AGM Planned for 4th June 2011
16 February 2011
The BEEM Committee would like to inform members that their Annual General Meeting for 2011 is provisionally planned for Saturday 4th June 2011. Information will be sent to all RTOs and will be posted on our web pages. We hope you can attend.
BEEM Charter Conference Monday 15th November 2010
20 October 2010
The New Scottish Housing Charter Tenants talking to Tenants If you are a tenant the new Scottish Housing Charter will affect you. The Scottish Government are giving you a unique opportunity to decide what you want to be in this charter. BEEM are organising a conference to allow you to have your say; On; Monday 15th November, 2010, 11.00am to 2.00pm at Thistle House, Haymarket, Edinburgh. What goes into the new charter will affect how your landlord delivers your housing services. To have your say come along to our conference. To book your place complete the booking form that was sent to your RTO and return by Monday 8th November, 2010 to; Michael Boal, Scottish Government, Social Housing Division, 1-HS Victoria Quay, EDINBURGH, EH6 6QQ Or phone 0131 244 0643.