Aberdeen Cyrenians is appealing for ‘reverse trick or treating’ to support those having a ‘frightful’ time during the current COVID-19 crisis. In response to the coronavirus outbreak there has been unprecedented demand for support and as winter approaches, need continues
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Fiona Duncan has been appointed by The Highland Council as executive chief officer for health and social care, taking over from Fiona Malcolm who has been undertaking the Interim ECO role since early September. Ms Duncan is due to take up the position in January 2021.
Kingdom Housing Association is celebrating winning a prestigious award for its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental best practice. Kingdom took top honours in the Green Initiative category at Kingdom FM’s Local Hero Awards, the prestigious annual event hosted by the Fife-base
SHARE has issued a special edition of SHARE news, which much of the publication being dedicated to former director Alan Ferguson.
Barratt Homes West Scotland has cited support for its proposed residential development at Monkton from a local MSP, the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and three leading housing associations as the planning application is prepared to go before South Ayrshire Council’s full council meeti
The South of Scotland’s largest community buyout is set to go ahead following one of the most ambitious community fundraising campaigns ever seen – with the community of Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway successfully raising the final funds needed. A landmark community buyout agreement o
Moves are being made to make council housing in Edinburgh some of the most sustainable in the country as part of an ambitious £2.89 billion programme. A new report from the City of Edinburgh Council reveals the significant investment that has already been made by the local authority in im
Veteran homelessness charity Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) has received a generous grant from Comic Relief's Homeless Response Fund to help it absorb some of the financial impact of COVID-19. Administered by Comic Relief’s partner Homeless Link, the grant more than £47K will support
Ardenglen Housing Association has spoken of its pride after being named Housing Association of the Year in what is its 30th anniversary year, describing the award as “the perfect birthday present”.
Blue Triangle Housing Association has welcomed Iain Macfarlane as its new chief executive officer. Mr Macfarlane brings over 20 years of banking, public sector reform, service transformation, and third sector leadership experience to the role, as he leads the organisation on a journey of i
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has updated its Guide to Restarting Services in light of the Scottish Government’s new Strategic Framework and COVID-19 protection levels. The guide covers the re-opening of housing offices and the resumption of services delivered to
Aberdeen Cyrenians is this year launching its Christmas celebration event in recognition of the important role that “home” and “community” has had in 2020. The charity is asking people decorating their homes for the festive season to join their Winter Wonderland Festive Trail
North Ayrshire Council is to invest millions of pounds into improving homes for its residents and breathing new life into local communities. Plans for next year are already well advanced and consultation on rent levels is now underway, giving tenants a chance to have their say.
People in Inverness will now be able to catch the first glimpses of the new Wyvern House on Academy Street after the scaffolding was removed from the nearly-completed housing development. Located on the old Farm Foods site, it is being redeveloped by Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) and Hig
Housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP held a virtual meeting with Wheatley Group staff to hear how they have supported vulnerable customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Stewart praised the incredible efforts of Wheatley to help people during the coronavirus crisis.