Search: State must lead on major affordable housing development, argues new paper

Plans to build more than 40 new homes on the site of the former Forfar Academy have been pushed back to “later years” by Angus Council.

A decision is awaited on proposals to carry out essential alterations at a former courthouse in Berwickshire, as part of plans to secure its long-term residential use.

Ellon-based housebuilder Scotia Homes has announced plans to cut up to 25 jobs, citing "significant challenges" within the housebuilding sector. With a current workforce of 168, the job losses will predominantly affect head office staff rather than tradespeople.

Plans for a major development of up to 800 new homes on the outskirts of Peterhead have been granted planning permission in principle. Developer Claymore Homes is set to transform land alongside the A90 at Inverugie, in a project that will also include a new primary school and a community hub.

Further progress has been made in the preparation of a new Local Development Plan (LDP2) for West Lothian.

Caroline Sinclair has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Stirling Council, less than a year after taking up the post. Ms Sinclair began her tenure on July 29, 2024 after being appointed to the role the month before.

A new multi-million-pound care home has opened in Inverness, marking the first step in a vision to create a new care community for the city.

First Minister John Swinney has pledged deeper collaboration between housing associations and the Scottish Government to combat the housing emergency, tackle child poverty, and deliver safe, affordable homes for all. Marking 50 years of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), the Fir

Wheatley Group has successfully retained its A+ credit rating with a stable outlook following its annual review by credit rating agency S&P Global.

What have we learned from the recently published minutes of the 2 April final session of the Ministerial Working Group (MWG) on Building and Fire Safety arising from the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2, writes Hans Mitchell. The 26 participants reinforced Scotland’s acceptance of the Grenfell Inquiry

Projects across Scotland will benefit from Scottish Government investment to help regenerate communities and drive economic growth. More than £21.5 million from two Scottish Government funds will bring 24 disused or derelict sites and buildings into use, creating more than 160 jobs and support

Work on Elgin’s South Street regeneration project has made significant progress, with the successful completion of the above ground element of the demolition phase.

Renfrewshire Council is running a public consultation on play spaces across the area to help improve outdoor play opportunities for children, young people, and families.

The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee has voted to force the Scottish Government to include student tenancies in its planned rent control legislation.

The Scottish Government’s announcement of a consultation on rent cap exemptions highlights just how confused their current policy is, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency said that the idea that the consultation on exempting certain properties would clari