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A case challenging a 50 per cent increase in social care charges for disabled Glaswegians has been granted permission to proceed.

With Reidvale Housing Association currently considering its options after shareholders voted against a proposed transfer of engagements to Place for People Scotland, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black reflect on some of the issues that have been raised so far.  They spoke to Glasgow Labour MSP Paul

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is warning policymakers to prioritise support for those struggling amid the cost-of-living crisis as a new report reveals its impact across the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) network. The charity’s monthly data report found that demand for advice around Crisis Gran

Fife Council is to begin rolling out a new food waste service for high-rise flats across the region following a successful trial.

A public consultation seeks local views on a strategy for housing in Orkney which aims to see up to 1,035 homes being built over the next 10 years. The strategy has been developed by Orkney's multi-agency Housing Market Partnership and sets out the priorities and actions required locally for housing

Councillors in Edinburgh have considered a report outlining proposals for balancing the city’s budget.

The team from 7N Architects who are working on the Masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area are welcoming the public along to three public sessions early next month.

More than £200,000 of funding has been approved for local community groups in Renfrewshire to deliver innovative and sustainable projects that will enhance where they live. Six community groups were successful in their applications to Renfrewshire Council's Sustainable Communities Fund and wil

Planning permission in principle for a residential development in Bathgate has been refused.

Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on the new Shetland Energy Strategy.

Edel Harris OBE, former chief executive of the charity Mencap, has been appointed to chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. The independent review – a Programme for Government commitment – will consider people’s experiences of the Scottish benefit to ensure it co

A mid-year progress report on North Ayrshire Council’s five-year plan has been approved by administration councillors. The plan, which covers 2023 to 2028, lays out the council’s strategic priorities, and also identifies key priorities and activities for delivery during the period.

A Glasgow man is praising a service helping social housing tenants claim welfare benefits. Retired painter and decorator Raymond Walker is one of nearly 3700 Wheatley Homes Glasgow customers who have benefited from the support of the Welfare Benefit Advisor team.

The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC) has announced the appointment of Priya Nair as its new chief executive. Ms Nair will take over from Piers Williamson, who will step down at THFC’s Annual General Meeting in July, after 22 years at the helm of THFC. Priya will start her new role on 11th Ma

Elderpark Housing paid tribute to Robert Burns with its annual Burns Supper for tenants.