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Construction is complete on the first phase of the transformation of Midsteeple Quarter in Dumfries. The first residents have started moving into the flats created at the community-owned High Street building now known as The Standard.

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) was thrilled to welcome over 250 tenants and housing organisations across two days of its TIS National Housing Conference and Exhibition 2024 to drive forward as a collective and change housing in Scotland for the better.

Tenants Information Service (TIS) CEO Ilene Campbell has announced plans to step down from her role in Summer 2025. Ilene first joined TIS in 1991 before being appointed the role of CEO in 2002. Under Ilene’s two decades of leadership, TIS has enjoyed great success as she steered its team to b

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is to acquire CD Consultancy (CDC) from April 1st next year, it announced at its Annual Gathering today. SHN has enjoyed a decade-long partnership with CDC in delivering validation work and the acquisition allows the service to continue.

Community organisation Knoydart Foundation (KF) has gained planning permission to build affordable homes in a remote Highland area.

While there are some examples of good practice of tenant and Gypsy/Traveller participation within the social housing sector, “there is work to be done” to improve the participation experience, according to TPAS Scotland.  The participation advisory service was responding to the Scot

A revised financial forecast for the Highland Council, taking account of already agreed savings and other measures, suggests a remaining budget gap of £38m-£54m over the coming three years. As part of the council’s Medium-Term Financial Plan, agreed in February 2024, the council ag

A former Aberdeen care home, which closed a decade ago following a scathing report from inspectors, could be converted into 20 homes.

Decisions into planning applications for the final phase of residential development at Bangour Village Hospital site at Dechmont have been delayed for a month.

East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Wallyford Primary School. As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

Hillcrest Futures has launched a rocket to reach for the stars in collaboration with renowned local artist Pamie Bennett. The unveiling of the unique rocket sculpture, designed by people who access Hillcrest Futures’ services, took place at the Wellgate Shopping Centre in Dundee where the artw

Almost 1000 people either homeless or facing the prospect of losing their home were rehoused by Dundee City Council last year, according to a new report.

A much-anticipated transformation of a vacant urban site in Dundee is now complete, with 162 new homes already occupied by residents.

The developer behind plans for a 19-storey student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre has appealed to the Scottish Government over the failure of the local authority to make a decision.

More support is in store for families in East Kilbride thanks to a donation from a local supermarket.