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Col. Sylvia Hinton, secretary for Scotland with The Salvation Army, provides insight into the charity's new report that champions access to addiction and mental health support to prevent repeat homelessness. It is said that when our founder William Booth saw men sleeping under the bridges of Lo

A new report from The Salvation Army in Scotland is recommending urgent collection of data on the number of people rough sleeping, along with cause-of-death data for anyone who dies while living in temporary accommodation.

Hillcrest Homes has recorded its biggest financial gains for tenants yet after it put an astounding £3.3 million back in residents’ pockets during the last financial year. The incredible figure was collectively secured by the RSL's Tenant Services teams, comprising of Hillcrest Fina

The Scottish Housing Regulator met with its two social landlord groups this month as part of its regular discussions to help it understand the challenges faced by those it regulates. The fourth meeting of the urban landlord group was held on 1 May.

Britain's lesbian, gay and bisexual population experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a study led by the University of Stirling. The analysis of almost a decade of data from British households - thought to be the first of its kind in the UK - found that lesbian, gay and bisexual

South Ayrshire Council has launched an online survey to determine the housing needs of people living in rural communities across the region. The survey will ask rural households to describe their current housing circumstances, any housing needs that they have and future housing aspirations.

Argyll and Bute Council has started infrastructure works in Tobermory on Mull for much-needed worker accommodation on the island.

East Lothian Council has relaunched the successful UKSPF Regeneration Project Development Fund for 24/25, to continue support for the early stages of project development for community groups and organisations. The fund, which supported nine community groups in 23/24, has been developed and is funded

Full fibre broadband is heading to 28 more Scottish city suburbs, towns and villages, as part of a huge broadband upgrade by Openreach.

This week sees work start on 781 new private and social homes for rent at Cornhill Village in Hamilton as Cala Homes (West), Barratt Homes West of Scotland and David Wilson Homes officially break ground at the new site located off Strathaven Road.

More than 30 Scottish households are being forced to stop using their gas and electricity every week because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meters. Figures from national advice agency Advice Direct Scotland show that the energy crisis is far from over, with prices still high and many

Promotion of the Inverness Winter Payment Scheme and the work of Highland Council’s Benefits Advice team has made significant financial changes to some households in Inverness. Leader of Inverness and Area, Councillor Ian Brown said: “I am pleased that Members have agreed to continue to

Housebuilder Persimmon is reportedly exploring a £1 billion takeover bid for Cala Group.

North-east social inclusion charity Aberdeen Cyrenians has appointed Donna Hutchison as its chief executive officer (CEO). Donna joined the organisation in 2022 as head of corporate and business services and, with a passion for social justice, has been working closely with key stakeholders to raise

Glasgow Enlightenment is launching the second round of consultations on its plans for a new £95 million residential and cultural hub in Glasgow ahead of the final planning application due to be submitted in July. The latest consultation – which will kick off on Thursday May 30th at Dryga