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An estimated 78,775 children have already benefitted from Scottish Child Payment since its launch. The benefit, which is unique to Scotland, is intended to help low-income families with the costs of raising a child. It gives qualifying parents and carers £40 every four weeks for each child und

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd is gearing up to start on the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme this month. The £11 million project will see the construction of a 2km flood defence between the Caledonian Canal and the Soldiers Bridge on the River Lochy. The project has been designed by th

The Highland Council is progressing plans to provide new modern and efficient houses in the Meiklefield area of Dingwall.

Aberdeen City Council has agreed to review its 25-year masterplan to regenerate its city centre due to the impact of Covid-19. Members of the city growth and resources committee approved the move which will consider a framework for economic recovery in the short, medium and long term, and a bas

After two decades on the board of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Clare Newton is retiring. Clare has been a key part of WSHA’s board and she was the first tenant member when she joined in 2000. She is committed to having tenants' voices at the heart of decision making and she was

Glasgow City Council has been allocated £120 million by the Scottish Government to help deliver new affordable housing in the city in partnership with the city's registered social landlords. 

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced three new appointments to its board following its Annual General Meeting last week. Regional managing director for Keepmoat Homes Beth McNeil and managing director for Bellway Homes West Scotland Fraser Conn join HFS director of policy Fionna Kell as company di

A programme of transportation measures that will facilitate the development of thousands of homes and investment in the Dunfermline and wider regional economy has gained the support of councillors. Fife Council yesterday approved the business case to support the Dunfermline Strategic Trans

Four large industrial units, two of which host River Clyde Homes' building and maintenance arm Home Fix Scotland, have been purchased in a £1 million deal.

Councillors have been recommended to approve plans to demolish a former pub in Glasgow city centre to build new apartments. Property developer Big Top Productions intends to demolish the building on the Ropework Lane site, which previously traded as Anne Millers, in order to build 18

Janis McDonald, George McDonald and Ilene Campbell have joined Linstone Housing's board of management as co-optees. The Association said the move brings fresh skills to the work of the board and further strengthens its work.

Work is under way to deliver Govan Housing Association's £17 million development in the heart of Govan. The Association is building 92 flats in a striking waterfront development which will transform the look of Govan Cross.

CALA Homes (East) is finalising details with an affordable housing provider for the delivery of 75 affordable homes after being given the green light for a development of 300 homes in East Calder. Located at the eastern edge of East Calder and near to the A71, the 42-acre development will inclu

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has written to all social landlords to advise them of the information it will ask them to submit in the quarterly returns on the impact of COVID-19. The new quarterly returns replace the monthly returns which social landlords have been submitting since March last

Scottish Borders Council has approved proposals for the administration of the Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund which was agreed within the council’s Financial Plan on March 19. The £500,000 fund has been established as part of the council’s response and recovery efforts re