A new initiative aims to promote healthy eating, combat isolation and strengthen community ties in underserved areas. Bield Housing & Care has unveiled a new project designed to support tenants in underserved communities by offering access to nutritious food, practical guidance on healthy living
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Concerns have been raised about how people in Scotland could be impacted by plans announced by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall to cut £5 billion of UK government spending on welfare by the end of the decade. The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fi
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today launching a refreshed brand and website to better serve its members as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Esteemed architect and Under One Roof co-founder John Gilbert launched his new book, ‘The Tenement Revealed: History, Design and Construction’, at a special event at Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed in Stirling last week.
Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Awaab’s Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 after being exposed to mould in his home i
A school bank programme which aims to help schoolchildren, and their families, gain valuable savings habits and financial skills has launched in North Glasgow. In partnership with ng homes, Pollok Credit Union (PCU) is working with staff and students from two local schools, Saracen Primary School an
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo. As we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for a
A visit took place to the newly completed housing development on Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock recently. The homes were built by the East Ayrshire Council and its strategic developer, CCG (Scotland), on the site of the former Silverwood Primary School and were specially designed to meet a range of nee
Midlothian Council is offering grants to its tenants in the area who want to downsize. The council has stressed that it needs to increase the availability of larger properties for families. With this in mind, it will be reaching out to older tenants living in 4-bedroom properties to chat about the o
Propertymark has launched a new training centre designed to provide tailored support for individuals at all stages of their property careers. Offering specialist courses, the Propertymark Academy equips agents with industry knowledge, professional development opportunities, and qualifications t
A new programme is being launched to attract more people into the planning profession and build their skills.
More than 80 families have moved into one of Scotland’s largest new affordable housing developments since the start of the year – with tenants describing homes as “amazing”. Wheatley Homes East has handed over 83 properties to tenants in Edinburgh, many of whom had pre
People struggling with Council Tax arrears will have access to enhanced advice through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.
Edinburgh housing association Manor Estates has become the first housing provider in the UK to be accredited by Dogs Trust for its pet-friendly policies and practices. Manor Estates owns more than 1000 properties across Edinburgh and Fife, and many of its tenants are pet owners. Over the last nine m
