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The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold the next evidence session of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition, exploring community-owned renewable energy projects in Scotland and community benefits schemes.
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New analysis from Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has indicated a significant drop in the number of private rented homes across rural Scotland, with the organisation warning that recent Scottish Government interventions have discouraged landlords from investing in the sector. Between 2022 and 2025
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The initial work of the Highland Poverty and Equality Commission to address the impacts of poverty has recently been welcomed by members of The Highland Council. An interim report introduced by Commission co-chairs Jim McCormick and Maggie Cunningham was noted by councillors at a meeting last month.
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More young people will benefit from a project providing a safe space, trusted adults and safeguarding support in Glasgow city centre as a result of Scottish Government funding.
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Carers and disabled people have had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social Security Scotland from the Department for Work and Pensions after a multi-year project. More than 700,000 benefit awards have been successfully moved over to the Scottish system, meaning every d
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A major refurbishment milestone has been marked in the Highland town of Kingussie, where residents, employees and partners gathered to celebrate a transformational upgrade to a much-loved local housing development. The event at Glebe Court marked the completion of a £1.2 million renovation pro
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Gillian McLees has been appointed as the Chartered Institute of Housing's (CIH) new national director for Scotland. Effective today, Gillian succeeds Callum Chomczuk, as he moves on to a new role.
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Twenty new homes on the edge of Dingwall are ready to welcome tenants. The Highland Council has taken ownership from contractor Capstone for the properties at Tulloch Square/Castle – Green Lady Court that include a mix of housing tenancy opportunities including:
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Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a £2.5 million pre-tax loss for the financial year ending June 2024, as the cost-of-living squeeze and difficult market conditions impacted trading.
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Work is set to begin on a project that will transform a permanent Gypsy/Traveller site near Perth. The £6.5 million project will replace all of the chalets at the Double Dykes site at Ruthvenfield with brand-new energy-efficient accommodation for residents. Major improvement works will also be
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Bield has awarded a £4.5 million multi-trade repairs contract to Lanarkshire-based Rodgers & Johnston Ltd (R&J). This four-year partnership covers responsive repairs, void property works, and out-of-hours emergency repairs across the West and Central areas of Scotland.
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Perth and Kinross Council’s Communities Service continued to provide high-quality services and vital support for tenants and residents over the last 12 months despite challenges caused by the cost-of-living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report to councillors. The Housing and
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Square & Crescent has kicked off construction at its development which will rejuvenate Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, by restoring it into a range of high-quality homes. The firm has kicked off construction at its Royal Meadows development which will see eight townhou
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Loreburn Housing Association is gearing up to mark its 40th anniversary this year. Since it was created, the Dumfries & Galloway community-based housing association has been at the forefront of providing innovative housing solutions for communities across south-west Scotland.
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Supplying Scottish towns and rural communities with sustainable hydrogen gas will be the focus of a new partnership announced by gas distribution company SGN and renewables generator RWE.
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