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Scotland has recorded a significant drop in fuel poverty levels as falling energy prices helped ease pressure on households, according to new figures released by Scotland's Chief Statistician.
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Scottish retrofitting firm Union Technical has been appointed to the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG), which brings experts together to drive forward the UK’s residential retrofit ambitions. Its members include some of the most established and influential organisations in decarbonisa
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded £100,000 to two west Highland community groups towards pre-construction costs associated with affordable housing projects. The developments are being taken forward by the Applecross Community Company (ACC) and the Morvern Community Development
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Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has begun construction of the first new homes at Whitefield Gardens, signalling a major step forward in creating the new Whitefields neighbourhood in North Dunfermline.
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A proposal to demolish a derelict Borders farm cottage believed to date back to the early 1600s has been refused amid concerns it would set an “unwelcome precedent” for countryside development. Julia and James Campbell had applied to Scottish Borders Council for permission to knock down
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A proposal to build four new homes near Bridgend on Islay has been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. The application, lodged by Donald Baker, covers land to the southeast of Neriby Cottage and includes the creation of new vehicle access. No public objections were submitted during the planning pro
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A recent investigation by Co-op News reveals the Scottish Government's approach to housing co-operatives, with campaigners describing the policy landscape as confused, inconsistent, and resistant to change.
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A former Glasgow presbytery could be transformed into student accommodation under newly submitted plans. The proposals, lodged on behalf of restaurateur Hajar Salih, would see the empty presbytery opposite St Roch’s Catholic Church converted into 13 student bedrooms with en-suite facilities.
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A new forum has been created to help accelerate energy efficiency improvements in social housing in Midlothian.
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The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland that remain in the private rented sector (PRS) has nearly doubled over the past year, according to new research from SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust.
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Communities across Scotland could see more money invested in their area as a result of onshore renewable energy developments – under new proposals published today.
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One in nine (11%) new homes in England constructed between 2022 and 2024 have been built in areas of medium or high risk of flooding, according to new analysis from insurer Aviva.
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Bridgewater Housing Association (BHA) has proudly announced its formal accreditation as a Living Wage Employer, reaffirming its long‑standing commitment to fair pay and investment in the people who make the organisation flourish. For nearly 28 years, BHA has been part of the fabric of the Erskine
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Dundee’s long‑awaited Western Gateway primary school has taken a significant step forward, with Dundee City Council confirming that preparatory survey work is now underway at Newmill of Gray.
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Unpaid carers, disabled people and people with lived experience of social care will have a say on local services after Scottish Parliament regulations come into force. Social care minister Tom Arthur tabled an order giving service users and third sector organisations a vote during integration joint
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