Oak Tree Housing Association has announced that it will cease development at Strone Farm in Greenock following spiralling construction costs. Originally designed to deliver 15 affordable homes, the project has encountered significant challenges since construction began in 2019. These include the liq
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West of Scotland Housing Association has paid tribute to popular, long-serving colleague Irene Robertson, who passed away suddenly in October after a short illness. Irene worked with West of Scotland Housing Association for over 15 years, first in housing services before moving on to be a much-value
Letters have been sent to Orkney Islands Council tenants asking for their views on rent increases for the next three years.
A masterplan that aims to deliver homes, café/bar as well as a hotel and allotments to the Blackscroft area of Dundee has now been submitted for planning.
In the light of the financial forecast for 2025-26, Highland Council is inviting residents to tell it more in the budget preparation for the coming financial year. The budget engagement builds on extensive budget participation which took place in the winter of 2023-24.
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has announced a partnership with Social Bite offering the distribution of over 2,500 HEATTECH items - innovative thermal clothing that converts body moisture into heat - across Scotland to support individuals affected by homelessness this winter. This winter, UNIQLO wi
Organisations are being invited to apply for funding from East Dunbartonshire Council's Community Grants Scheme. The latest round is open until Friday 10 January 2025, for more information and to apply visit the website.
Action is needed to improve energy support for the terminally ill, disabled people and those with severe health conditions, Scotland’s statutory consumer body has said. Consumer Scotland research has shown these individuals often have higher energy expenditure because of the cost of running es
Shetland Islands Council has launched a survey to gather feedback from the public before councillors set next year’s budgets. The short survey focuses on the options around an increase in next year’s Council Tax, as well as some general principles to guide councillors when setting the 20
Lar Housing Trust, a housing charity set up to establish whether a new financial model could help tackle Scotland’s shortage of affordable homes, is celebrating a series of remarkable achievements as its first funding pipeline finishes. Lar Housing Trust was launched in October 2015, with a &p
Two of Scotland’s property companies are set to invest in the thriving community at Millerhill, just south-east of Edinburgh.
Hanover Scotland CEO Angela Currie has joined social care organisations across Scotland to alert Chancellor Rachel Reeves of the catastrophic impact of increased National Insurance contributions. In an open letter, Ms Currie and more than 80 leaders of not-for-profit social care organisations have&n
ng homes has continued to meet the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Standard, a new review has found. The Association, which has held the CSE accreditation for many years, said it was pleased that its three-year re-accreditation, due in 2024, has been successful with positive results across the boa
A 7,000-home neighbourhood including two schools, a hotel and commercial, retail & community facilities to the western fringe of Edinburgh has been granted planning consent in principle.
Cunninghame Housing Association has appointed John McIntyre as the new executive director of finance & corporate services. John brings over 20 years of senior financial management experience, having held key leadership roles within the social housing sector and local government. His expertise an