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

Highland Council has paired up with CRGP Architects on plans to convert a former Inverness primary school, latterly in use as a child care centre, into housing.

This week, Martin Gavin, Homeless Network Scotland’s head of external relations, looks at the impact of COVID-19 on people who take drugs and what can be learned from what has been put in place so far. Across the UK innovative and pragmatic examples of policy adapting to necessity are surfacin

Almond Housing Association has stepped up support for its tenants during the current COVID-19 outbreak.  Following a letter sent to all tenants on Wednesday 18th March 2020, Almond staff are working remotely and will ensure as many services as possible are running during this time.

Aberdeenshire Council is preparing its public consultation as part of an eight-week consultation on its Proposed Local Development Plan 2020 (LDP). The authority formally agreed its Proposed LDP earlier this month and will submit its proposals to Scottish Ministers for examination later this year, f

A musical project run by Loretto Care is breaking down the generation gap in Knightswood. The Intergenerational Ensemble saw young and older people team up to write new music with the help of professional musicians.

A masterplan detailing proposals for 350 new homes at Auchendinny has been lodged with Midlothian Council.

Hundreds of housing associations from every part of the UK have come together to launch an ambitious innovation programme to tackle the biggest challenges in the sector.

Glasgow City Council has approved the sale of a former primary school site to GHA as new plans were lodged for a 70-home development.

Shelter Scotland's policy advocacy officer Jessica Husbands offers an in-depth analysis of the latest homelessness statistics from the Scottish Government.

A housing association in England has received a governance downgrade after it lost nearly £1 million as a result of a cyber scam.

Legislative measures are required to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, according to CIH Scotland.

Sanctuary is to present its plans for the continued regeneration of Paisley’s West End. The housing provider is looking to build around 22 units for social rent on the Sutherland Street site. The mix will include 2-bedroom flats and 2 & 3-bedroom houses. 

Councillors have been asked to reject plans for 30 affordable homes in the west of Aberdeen.

Sanctuary Homes has submitted an application seeking to amend its plans for the old Victoria Infirmary site in Glasgow. Glasgow City Council had previously granted planning permission to create 413 new flats, plus offices and retail units, on the site.

Formal consultation is under way to enable Caledonia Housing Association to action its £30 million regeneration plans for homes and services in the Bellsmyre area of Dumbarton. This formal stage of consultation will conclude on 7 February 2020 and once feedback has been considered, will lead t