A Dundee construction firm is challenging Angus Council’s decision to reject its proposal for 15 new flats in Arbroath town centre, next to the Webster Theatre. George Martin Builders had its planning application refused in December under delegated powers. One key objection came from the counc
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West Lothian Council has approved the design details for a new housing estate on the outskirts of East Calder, nearly four years after initially rejecting the plans.
UK infrastructure support company Amey and recruitment firm Hays have partnered with Prince William as part of his Homewards programme. Created in collaboration with EveryYouth, the Project Flourish initiative aims to tackle youth homelessness by creating pathways to meaningful employment for some o
Charities due to lose funding from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will be able to apply for emergency support from the City of Edinburgh Council.
Shetland Islands Council has agreed a new plan for greener homes, buildings and businesses across the isles. The Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) looks ahead to the next five years - with the aim of improving quality of life for residents and tackling fuel poverty.
Bield Housing and Care has appointed Debbie Collins as its new chief executive. Debbie steps into the permanent position after a successful year as interim CEO, where she steered Bield through key strategic milestones and helped shape the next phase of the organisation’s development.
A Stirling-based charity has launched a new circular construction hub to sell excess and reclaimed construction materials at affordable prices to the community.
The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel has issued a new evidence report reflecting on what the impending increase to the energy price cap means for rural communities and findings from its recent investigation into rural and remote fuel poverty.
The Existing Homes Alliance has gathered signatures from 25 organisations calling on the First Minister to fulfil his promise to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill before the window for legislation closes imminently due to the election.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed a reduction in average decision timescales for major housing applications but warned that the determination times still far exceed the statutory period of 16 weeks. New planning application statistics published yesterday covering the period Q1 and Q2 for 20
To help decorate the Poynder Apartments in Kelso, Eildon Housing has been working in partnership with Art in Healthcare, which lends from its extensive collection of modern and contemporary Scottish art.
Families in Edinburgh who have been homeless or living in temporary accommodation are being housed as part of an innovative scheme in the city.
With the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must act now to prepare for the new legal requirements aimed at safeguarding tenant health and safety, writes Tom Morton, CEO of Glasgow-based digital health innovator Archangel.
Housing associations in England should use safety complaints as an "early warning sign" to prevent wider failings, according to a watchdog. The Housing Ombudsman has released its monthly ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report, focusing on the ‘Big 6’ building safety
Dr Jenny Preece, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), reflects on a recent event hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better, where researchers unveiled a national evaluation of home improvement services, highlighting their impact on dignity, independence, and housing cond
