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An initiative that supports financially vulnerable young people to progress in education, learning and employability has been launched in Edinburgh, thanks to support from tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland. Launched in Glasgow in 2023 by the Hymans Robertson Foundation, Wheatle

Music-led sessions for older people in South Queensferry are set to return after a charitable donation from Cala Homes (East). A £2,500 contribution from the developer was given to Manor Estates Housing Association (MEHA) and its community fund following the final handover of 25 social rent pr

Craig Stirrat, group CEO of Grampian Housing Association, and Chris McGinn, commercial manager at PfH Scotland, highlight the unique set of challenges facing Scottish social landlords right now, and share why strategic procurement matters more than ever. A significant share of social housing expendi

In a first for a Scottish Parliamentary election, the majority of major parties have endorsed tenement law reform.  Ahead of this week's election, the SNP, Liberal Democrats, Labour, and Greens have explicitly mentioned supporting reforms to help tenement flat owners organise repairs in their 2

A new report published by Housing Options Scotland has examined the social housing allocation policies of Scotland’s registered social landlords (RSLs) and its local authorities to understand how they are responding to the needs of autistic children.

New VELUX managing director Alex O’Dell sets out why Scotland needs a new vision for healthy, affordable housing. With the Holyrood election upon us, Scotland is at a critical moment. With 693,000 households in some form of housing need, the country faces a challenge that extends far beyond co

England is facing its twelfth consecutive record high in the number of children living in temporary accommodation, according to new figures released last week. Homelessness charity Crisis said the statistics show a situation that has become “normalised” despite the scale of human impact.

Caledonia Housing Group has launched a new five-year business plan focused on improving services for tenants, investing in existing homes, and increasing the supply of affordable housing. Shaping the Future is designed to make a meaningful difference for both current and future tenants at a time whe

Emma Macsween has been appointed as chief officer of the Western Isles Integration Joint Board (IJB) following a competitive recruitment process. Ms Macsween brings extensive experience and knowledge of local health and social care services to the role having served as interim chief officer for the

Renfrewshire Council has received plans to build eight new flats in Paisley town centre. 

Comprehensive design work will be undertaken on the proposed scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh following a full meeting of East Lothian Council last week. Elected members approved starting Stage 6 of the project (detailed design) early due to “continuing uncertainty” caused by a

North Ayrshire Council has committed a further £276,000 to support work to tackle child poverty, reinforcing its long‑term focus on prevention, early intervention and improving wellbeing for local families. The additional funding will be directed to the council’s Child Poverty and Earl

Angus Council is planning to invest £43 million in its housing stock, which will include work to bring 1,000 empty homes back into use. The investment includes a four-year scheme to bring improvements back on track after tenants were impacted by the collapse of a multi-million-pound repairs co

Miller Homes has been named as Large Business of the Year at the British Business Awards, which took place on Thursday 30th April in Edinburgh.

Sanctuary Scotland has started construction on 55 new affordable homes at the Edmonstone masterplan development in south-east Edinburgh.