A new partnership approach launched by the Scottish Government will be embedded across the education and skills system to ensure employers and government are working together to deliver training opportunities for the new green jobs of the future. Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformat
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Scottish writers and youth homelessness charity Rock Trust have joined forces with a new anthology of poetry and prose. All the Way Home features new pieces by iconic Scottish writers including Val McDermid, Scabby Queen author Kirstin Innes, and Luckenbooth author Jenni Fagan, alongside personal es
Public views are now being sought regarding a masterplan to create approximately 400 homes and a commercial opportunity in Milton of Leys. A planning application is being brought forward by Hazledene Ltd, Park Lane and Highland Housing Alliance to develop the currently vacant 25.2-acre site.
Angus Council, Perth & Kinross Council and BT have completed infrastructure works that bring a significant investment to the region’s communication network to deliver ultrafast broadband by Spring 2022.
Two charities in Moray focussing on poverty and social inclusion have been awarded funding totalling more than £250k from the European Social Fund, administered by Moray Council. Members of the Fairer Moray Forum selected Children 1st and R-evolution for Good to receive £83k and £1
Wheatley Group has launched a consultation over proposals for around 70 mid-market rent flats at the site of the Shawbridge Arcade in Pollockshaws.
An application for a new 500-home residential complex and shops near Edinburgh Airport looks set to be decided by the Scottish Government after developers lodged an appeal before councillors were due to refuse permission.
Shelter Scotland has welcomed Scottish Labour’s commitment to eliminate homelessness but has urged politicians in both Holyrood and councils to “focus on delivery.” In his address to the party’s conference last week, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said ensurin
Charity MND Scotland has launched a new housing report, which highlights Scotland’s failing housing system for people living with motor neurone disease (MND), and is calling for immediate Scottish and local government action.
The JR Group has submitted plans to bring a new lease of life to an abandoned plot of land in South Lanarkshire.
Aberdeen City Council has approved a budget protecting vital public services whilst accelerating inclusive economic recovery. The 2022/23 spending plan includes £1 million for a new Aberdeen Fuel Poverty Assistance Fund for people not covered by national schemes, which is expected to benefit o
Wheatley Group is helping worried tenants cope with rising fuel bills – by distributing £2.25 million of energy top-up vouchers. The housing, care and property management group has issued over 30,000 top-up vouchers thanks to financial backing from energy regulator Ofgem and the Scottish
Dundee-based trades company Hillcrest Maintenance has teamed up with Future Skills College to offer local young people the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in a trade of their choice.
Mears Group, in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, is providing career opportunities to young people in the area with plans to take on 20 new apprentices in 2022.
Street Change Glasgow, the city's alternative giving scheme, has raised £12,500 for people involved in begging. So far, 35 people have been helped by the scheme, which was launched in Glasgow Central Station in March 2020.