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Housing minister Paul McLennan visited an affordable housing development in East Lothian yesterday to highlight plans in the draft Budget for next year to increase funding for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. The investment could see the total budget for delivering affordable homes rise to &

A new digital alarm system is to be introduced that will help keep vulnerable citizens safe in their homes across the North East.   Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with Bon Accord Care, and Health and Social Care Partnerships in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, have joined the Shared Al

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has reiterated its concern about emissions of fine particulate matter PM2.5 caused by domestic wood burning, after new research found the biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution in England comes from wood burning stoves.

Fife Council said it is continuing to support individuals and families in need and facing crises across the region despite its own serious financial pressures. A report to Fife Council's cabinet committee outlined all the support which has been given this financial year and what changes may need to

New research by The Salvation Army has estimated that as many as 8,000 working people in Scotland will be homeless this Christmas.

The British Gas Energy Trust has published its 2024 Impact Report, marking two decades of dedicated efforts to alleviate the detrimental impacts of poverty with a focus on fuel poverty across the UK.

Residents, staff and volunteers from Abbeyfield - a national charity providing housing and care for older people - attended the Together at Christmas Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, in recognition of those who have gone above and beyond to help others in their communities.

The annual tenant survey carried out by Edinburgh-based letting agent Clan Gordon has revealed that 97% of its tenants would recommend the firm to others. The letting agent said the result reaffirms its commitment to providing a service that places tenants' needs first.

Springfield Properties has said it "remains confident" in meeting market expectations for the full year 2025, highlighting an "improvement in private housing reservation rates" as homebuyer confidence returned. In its trading update for the first half to 30 November, Springfield revealed this moment

Founder of Scottish business itison, Oli Norman, has spoken out about the "devastating" level of poverty in Scotland as the company relaunched its £5 Christmas appeal in partnership with Social Bite in a bid to raise thousands for people who are vulnerable and homeless this winter. The annual

A precast beam system developed by Akela Ground Engineering has been signed out for achieving significant efficiencies and helping to increase the number of homes built on sites across Scotland.

Researchers in the social sciences are increasingly using innovative methodologies to promote collaboration and generate impact. Appreciative Inquiry (AI – not to be confused with Artificial Intelligence) is one such approach. This blog by Dr Gareth James highlights the principles, strengths

Sustainability for Housing (SfH) has announced a partnership with Housemark that will take environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting across the UK social housing sector to the next level and provide even greater value to its adopter community. The new collaboration between SfH, the stewar

A pioneering clean power scheme that has cut fuel poverty in 250 Highland homes has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry.