South Lanarkshire Council has announced it is upgrading the Planning and Building Standards Service. New software is being installed to deliver a better and more efficient service, including a new portal for viewing planning and building standards applications online.
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A new statutory Code of Practice for letting agents, which aims to improve standards and empower tenants, has come into force. Letting agents are required to join a register of letting agents, and key individuals in agencies must meet a minimum level of training. Should they fail to meet the standar
Stirling Council has refused two applications from Persimmon Homes to develop land to the east of Plean around Cushenquarter Farm. Persimmon Homes was seeking permission to build 500 residential units, an access off the A9 Main Street and the erection of a primary school. Its application sought plan
Plans to replace the Gables Care Home in Forfar with a modern purpose-built supported housing complex for adults with learning disabilities have taken a significant step forward. Angus Council’s policy and resources committee yesterday approved a two-year project for the replacement of the old car
A free online resource giving tenants and landlords a comprehensive guide to private renting in Scotland was officially relaunched yesterday following a total overhaul. RentingScotland.org has been redeveloped and launched by Shelter Scotland following a funding award of £43,500 from SafeDeposits S
West Lothian Council has launched an update to its Tenant Participation Strategy to include all the ways in which tenants and service users can take part in shaping housing services. Over the course of last year tenants have worked alongside tenant participation staff to review the previous Tenant P
New figures have revealed a rise in the number of new homes registered in Scotland last year. The latest statistics from the National House Building Council (NHBC) state 12,785 new homes were registered to be built in the country in 2017, compared with 11,574 in 2016.
The deadline is approaching for people to comment on a proposed plan which provides a framework for development in the Perth and Kinross area. The representation period for the Proposed Local Development Plan 2 closes on February 2 after which the Plan will be sent to Scottish Ministers.
A public consultation has been launched over East Lothian Council's Draft Local Housing Strategy. The document sets out the council's strategy, priorities and plans for the delivery of housing and related services across the region until 2023.
A project to combat loneliness among older and vulnerable people is being launched by Stirling Council. LinkAge Stirling aims to reduce social isolation by helping people feel more connected with their communities.
CCG Asset Management is to commence a new 3 year kitchen replacement contract for Cloch Housing Association. The Greenock-based association is part of the IFLAIR Consortium through which this contract has been procured.
The Scottish Government hosted an energy summit yesterday to challenge the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to do more to help people who are struggling to pay their energy bills. The summit, which was attended by energy suppliers alongside Ofgem and consumer groups, discussed measures to help custome
Residents across West Dunbartonshire are being invited to have their say on how the council uses its resources in the year ahead. West Dunbartonshire Council's administration has prepared a draft budget for consultation with communities from a list of savings options identified by council officers t
A listed building in Aberdeen is set to be transformed into new flats after councillors gave the plans conditional approval. The plans will see the three-and-a-half storey Category B former office space at 15 Bon Accord Crescent extended and converted to form the residential space, the Evening Expre
A residential development in Haddington that includes a new primary school is making considerable progress with the introduction of a second developer. Included in recent milestones at the Letham Mains site, CALA Homes (East) is looking to split its previously approved original share of 376 homes, w