Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association has looked back on another fantastic year, with one of the standout achievements being the success of its Welfare Rights Service. With just two dedicated team members, Lauren Cadwallender and Lisa McNaughtan, the service generated an overall financial ga
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Hjaltland Housing Association celebrated the 50th anniversary of the organisation at an event in Mareel on Friday evening. Staff and committee members were joined by contractors, past employees, councillors, community groups and tenant forum representatives, and other colleagues engaged with the del
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for long-term funding for the housing budget after new research revealed Scotland needs to build over 15,000 homes per year to meet housing need.
A new service has launched in Edinburgh to help people who have spent long periods in hospital move into the community. The service helps people with complex mental health issues move into their own homes and engage in support to improve their health and well-being and sustain their tenancy.
Scottish Empty Homes Partnership national manager Tahmina Nizam celebrates the success that many councils are having in bringing empty homes back into use, but makes the case that continued investment and strategic focus are needed to keep building on that good work. A record-breaking 2,066 empty ho
The topical issues of ventilation and indoor air quality will be the central themes of this year’s SELECT Professionals’ Day, as senior construction leaders gather at the V&A Dundee on 18 September 2025 to discuss the latest developments shaping the built environment. The free event,
The Scottish Housing Regulator has announced it will step up its engagement with Stirling Council over concerns relating to homelessness services, Gypsy/Traveller sites and tenant safety.
The Scottish Government’s plans to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented sector (PRS) homes have been broadly welcomed, but housing and rural organisations have stressed that careful implementation will be key to protecting tenants and landlords alike. The consultati
The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has allowed an appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal’s Housing and Property Chamber to dismiss an eviction application because the notice to leave prepared by the landlord’s letting agents was one day off when it specified the date on which
Plans to build 100 new homes on the outskirts of Houston have been thrown out by Renfrewshire councillors, despite planning officers recommending approval.
North Lanarkshire Council's Tackling Poverty Team has helped residents secure a record-breaking £55.3 million in additional income over the past year, a 14% increase on the previous year, through benefit checks, appeals and financial advice.
Local organisations have welcomed moves by the City of Edinburgh Council to provide greater support to the third sector in the city.
The Whiteinch Centre (TWC) has proudly hosted the first ever Whiteinch Community Meal, bringing neighbours together to share food, friendship and conversation.
The importance of housing in Scotland’s countryside and the considerable support for home building to address rural challenges have been highlighted in a new report.
Fuel poverty social enterprise Scarf has been awarded Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, further strengthening its reputation as a responsible and ethical employer.
