West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) is continuing its efforts to explore innovative and effective solutions for heating tenants’ homes with promising first trials of innovative ‘infrared’ wallpaper. In the early months of 2024, WSHA became the first housing associ
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Paul McLennan has retained his post as housing minister after John Swinney announced a new Scottish cabinet and ministerial team but the new First Minister has resisted calls to make housing a cabinet-level post. Shelter Scotland was among the organisations to urge Mr Swinney to give housing a
Eleven hardy volunteers have donated 44 hours of their valuable time to a fantastic charity that serves disadvantaged communities in a corner of Midlothian. The team, made up of staff from Melville Housing Association, housebuilder Lovell Partnerships and property and construction consultants Hardie
A significant milestone has been reached in the £300 million regeneration of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City, one of Scotland’s most high-profile city centre development sites.
A Tenant Participation Strategy, which sets out how Moray Council will involve tenants to influence and review housing services, has been approved at a meeting of the local authority's Housing and Community Safety Committee.
Over the last 21 years, EVH has raised over £135,000 for CHAS in a variety of weird and wonderful ways, from ironing a chief exec’s undergarments, wellie walking, car washing, litter picking, and countless fundraising events at its Annual Conferences.
Fife Council members have approved a crucial first step in creating a food system that improves access to affordable food for all while addressing the pressing issue of the climate emergency.
Scottish-based firm Procast Group has begun work on the second wave of a £12.5 million retrofitting project as the business continues to expand its presence south of the border.
The Belmont Cinema, major restorations to His Majesty’s Theatre, and a community radio station are among a raft of local organisations which are to benefit from grants approved by Aberdeen City Council. Members of the Finance and Resources Committee agreed the monies for projects around the ci
Argyll and Bute Council has shared news of the sudden passing of its former leader and policy lead for housing Councillor Robin Currie. Robin served his beloved Islay, and Argyll and Bute more widely, for almost 40 years as a councillor with Argyll and Bute Council, and Argyll and Bute District
The bosses of two of the UK’s biggest energy companies have called for the introduction of a social energy tariff to help low-income households who are struggling to pay the bills.
East Ayrshire Council's cabinet spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities joined the council's Housing Asset Services to view housing improvement works underway in Auchinleck and Barshare. More than 71% of respondents stated that improving the existing housing stock was their top prio
The Newark Trust, a newly-established charity to effect positive change in Inverclyde, has been launched with a major £100k donation from McLaren Packaging to kick start its vision to improve the lives, health, and welfare of people in Inverclyde, creating opportunities for a positive future.
Reidvale Housing Association’s management committee welcomed representatives of the Scottish Housing Regulator as work continues to achieve the necessary standards of regulatory compliance.
A coalition of organisations has congratulated Scotland’s new First Minister and urged him to focus his attention on repairing the social housing budget and on protecting duties to prevent homelessness.