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Social landlords will have a "critical" role in driving demand for heat networks and can provide a "leading voice" in how we transform communities, Patrick Harvie has told Scottish Housing News after the zero carbon buildings minister published a consultation on updated energy efficiency s

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned MPs they must take immediate action after a new report laid bare the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Scotland’s social tenants. Following last week’s announcements in the Autumn Statement and a

A ‘building within a ruin’ in North Ayrshire designed by Ann Nisbet Studio has been named today as the winner of the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Cuddymoss is the first one-off house to win the RIAS Doolan Awar

The CCG Group has completed the first phase of a window & door replacement contract on behalf of Rosehill Housing Co-operative in south Glasgow.

The families of more than 323,000 under-16s were benefitting from Scottish Child Payment at the end of September, official statistics show. New figures published this week show the payment of £25 per week was reaching 323,315 children - an increase of more than 7,000 compared to 30 June 2023.

At one of its busiest times of the year, Ardrossan-based housing, welfare and debt advice charity CHAP said it is particularly proud to have gained triple accreditation by the quality assurance framework, Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP). SNSIAP accreditation

A temporary accommodation unit in East Kilbride set for closure after being deemed unsuitable to meet long-term temporary accommodation needs has now closed. Lindsay House has provided safe and welcoming accommodation for a variety of service users since even before South Lanarkshire Council was cre

Energy efficiency specialist Warmworks has set up a new office in Stornoway ahead of delivering insulation support to homes across the Western Isles. Warmworks will be responsible for administering the Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme (HEES:ABS) on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean

The future direction of housing in Dundee is laid out in two new strategic plans to be considered by councillors next week.

University of Glasgow housing student Kevin Howe has received a prestigious award for his work outlining the implications of rent controls in the private rented sector. Kevin, who is studying for an MSc in housing studies, was awarded the Malcolm Smith Memorial Award by CIH Scotland. The accolade, j

Shelter Scotland has urged councillors in Glasgow to unite behind the declaration of a housing emergency today. The housing and homelessness charity has been leading the campaign for local authorities to declare a housing emergency and commit to delivering an action plan to tackle it.

A key document looking at the future of housing in Shetland has just been approved by Shetland Islands Council’s Development Committee.

The Highland Council’s Housing Development on Station Road in Dingwall is ready for its new tenants.

Ann Davie has been appointed as the next head of East Dunbartonshire Council’s workforce. The move follows a robust recruitment and selection process which concluded this week.

A development which has created almost 150 homes in the heart of Livingston was one of the winners at the Scotland Loves Local Awards. West Lothian Council and Wheatley Group picked up the Town Centre Living Award for its Almondvale Court project.