Reidvale Housing Association (RHA) has launched a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify a community-focused organisation to lease and lead the future operation of the Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre – a valued local asset located in the heart of Dennistoun. Originally establish
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Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson. Scotland has set a legally binding target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, with an interim target of 75% emissions reduction by 2030. Th
A sod-cutting ceremony to mark the start of works took place on 9th April attended by Ahsan Afzal and Grant Millar from Ambassador Group, Alan Tang, group CEO and executive director from Funder, Far East Orchard (“FEOR”), members of the design team, and Clark Contracts project team, incl
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £3.9 million in funding to seven organisations with a track record of making a significant contribution to Scotland’s historic environment through its latest round of Partnership Fund grants. The Partnership Fund was created in 2021,
Residents of 20 blocks of flats in Coatbridge are already feeling the benefits following the completion of an ambitious energy efficiency refurbishment project.
North Lanarkshire Council has completed another housing project delivering new homes in the heart of the Motherwell community. A total of 48 new flats at Brandon Street are now home to tenants and form part of the council's ambitious new housing supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.
Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) discusses the launch of Shelter England's essay collection, making the economic case for social housing. Last week, I participated in the London launch of Safe as Houses, Shelter England’s essay collection, making the
Ongoing efforts to combat poverty in Dundee will be outlined to councillors on Monday, April 21. Two items on the agenda of the City Governance Committee focus on work which is helping city individuals and families who are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis.
Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework, placing the Glasgow-based energy services business at the forefront of Scotland’s drive towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. Developed by the LHC Pro
On 17th April, The Social Housing Safety Network Scotland celebrates its second birthday! We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past two years – from membership growth, to adding new member benefits, giving away free and discounted places on webinars, events and tr
As rent increases ripple across Scotland, Rettie's Rob Trotter argues that landlords are acting now to avoid being locked into long-term losses later. Rent increases are appearing across Scotland—but this isn’t just a short-term reaction to the lifting of rent controls on April 1st.
Communities in Glasgow will be cleaner and greener thanks to a new environmental service.
In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention. The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Asso
Jimmy Black wonders about the current Housing Bill.
