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The Children’s Commissioners of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have published a letter they have sent to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions calling for an end to the two-child limit on Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit. In the letter, the Commissioners state that the policy

Developer JMG Residential has launched a pre-application consultation seeking feedback for its plans to build 91 homes in the village of Throsk. A spokesperson said: “The proposed development lies on a 16-acre site located off the A905, within and adjacent to the existing village of Thros

The Social Justice and Fairness Commission has outlined key policy development approaches an independent Scotland could take to ensure it delivers the very best housing it can for everyone who lives here.

Developers have scaled back the number of apartments it plans to deliver as part of resubmitted proposals for St Vincent Crescent in Glasgow.

Research for housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland shows 1.5 million adults in Scotland (36%) are currently struggling with the condition, security, suitability, or affordability of their home, or been discriminated against while trying to find it. Around 3%, representing more than 130,0

Housing officers at Aberdeen City Council have voted to go on strike next month amid claims they are under “mounting pressure” to manage an increased workload as a result of a rise in housing arrears and homelessness in the city. A ballot held by trade union Unite earlier

Arc-Tech MU has been appointed to a major housing development in Glasgow’s East End.

Almond Housing Association has appointed Iona Taylor as director of asset management. Following a competitive recruitment process, the Association welcomed Iona to the team this month.

A private landlord who served notice to leave on his tenants by instructing sheriffs’ officers to deliver the notice has succeeded in overturning a tribunal decision that he had not met the statutory definition of a Notice to Leave under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016

A Dunblane woodland has been earmarked for a retirement housing development.

People's Energy Company, the first Community Interest Company energy supplier, has announced new appointments to its senior leadership team. In light of recent business growth, People’s Energy has introduced the new roles of chief operating officer, chief information officer, and chief people

Proposals that will see 76 new council houses built in Methil, Dysart and Glenrothes have been approved by Fife Council. The three developments are part of the council's commitment to delivering 3,500 new affordable homes by May 2022.

A total of 302 new modern and energy-efficient affordable Hillcrest homes have been completed in Aberdeen recently, giving the Granite City’s provision of low-rent homes a welcome boost and supporting the local authority’s aspirations to provide quality homes across the city.

Plans for the construction of 1,000 new council homes and the development of 484 units of specialist housing have been approved by Midlothian Council as part of a new five-year strategy. The Midlothian Local Housing Strategy 2021-26 sets out a number of outcomes to be achieved within the next f

North Ayrshire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling child poverty throughout the region. A number of issues including low-paid jobs, a high cost of living and more recently, Covid-19, have all had an adverse impact on the number of children living in poverty.