With one year to go until the Scottish elections, this period provides challenges for businesses trying to achieve planning permission and funding. But, as public affairs consultant Jack Hope argues, it also provides some unique opportunities, like influencing politicians to prioritise the unblockin
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Ten suppliers have paid more than 34,000 customers a total of £7 million in compensation and refunds after overcharging some customers in error, following a compliance review by Ofgem. This issue specifically impacted customers with ‘Restricted Meter Infrastructure’ between January
The sixth annual John Hartson Charity Golf Day, held at Bathgate Golf Club on Friday 2 May, raised an impressive £13,500 for The John Hartson Foundation, taking the total donation to over £120,000 to date.
A charity that helps people living in Scotland challenge human rights violations is marking a year of success with a new report. 'A Year of Making Rights Real' contains contributions from grassroots community groups from Edinburgh, Wick, Perth, Cupar and Pitlochry, who shared their experiences of us
Right There, a charity dedicated to preventing homelessness, has launched an initiative that will allow people to donate and buy pre-loved furniture, whilst also supporting families and individuals in creating a place to call home. Furnish Forward will help the charity furnish over 500 homes it prov
Street planters have been given a new lease of life in the Elderpark community as part of Elderpark Housing’s 50th birthday activities. The large planters, which have been in place for some years, received a spring refresh with a paint job and were restocked with shrubs and, in some cases, tre
A major new report commissioned by the David Hume Institute, authored by Professor Duncan Maclennan CBE of the University of Glasgow, has called for bold action on housing to secure long-term economic growth and reduce inequality across Scotland.
A brick produced from recycled construction and demolition waste has achieved certification from the construction certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
Scotsman Developments Ltd has been granted planning permission to create 703 more student bedrooms at the former Madras College in St Andrews.
West of Scotland Housing Association Group is looking towards the future as it celebrates an incredible 60 years of providing homes and supporting communities in Scotland. With an official birthday of 10th May, anniversary celebrations formally kicked off last week with a lunch for the organisation&
Following a successful procurement and recruitment process, Almond Housing Association now has a contractor and RAAC project team.
Housing associations require leadership that blends commercial skill, social purpose, and bold vision for the future, writes Cairn Housing board member Nigel Fortnum. As housing associations take on increasingly complex roles — from placemaking and delivering mixed-tenure communities, to partn
Hillcrest has helped tenants unlock a remarkable £502,740 in financial gains through a targeted campaign to increase the take-up of Pension Credit, support many tenants were unaware they were entitled to. The campaign was delivered by Hillcrest’s Financial Wellbeing Team (FWT) and Hillcr
GWSF’s David Bookbinder ponders the wider implications of the City of Edinburgh Council’s decision to suspend housing list lets in favour of homelessness allocations. It’s no surprise that the very word ‘emergency’ may drive courses of action that would previously have
Thousands of tenants across Scotland may be left without heating and hot water when their electricity meters are switched off next month, social housing groups have warned.