Search: State must lead on major affordable housing development, argues new paper

Moviegoers are being encouraged to take their seats for a cinema sensation being delivered with help from Linstone Housing. The entertainment package comes after an £8,295 cash windfall from the National Lottery Community Fund.

New data released today by NHBC reveals that new home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels as house builders demonstrate their commitment to meet the high demand for new homes. A total of 40,289 were completed in Q2 2022, up 16% on Q2 2021. In Scotland alone, completions rose by 14% from

Construction and manufacturing group CCG (Scotland) has completed its latest planned-maintenance contract with Almond Housing Association using its new range of high-performance windows. Working with polymer supplier REHAU UK, CCG invested in a new, bespoke factory located at its headquarters in Gla

Four site managers for Cala Homes’ East region, have been recognised as one of the country’s best after scooping a prestigious industry award for their dedication to quality housebuilding. Cathal Lamph, Alex Sinnet, Gavin McCann and Steven Maguire were all named as winners in the Nationa

Kier Construction has been appointed by hub South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, to deliver the new St Kevin's Community Hub, incorporating St Kevin's Primary School and community facilities. The learning, teaching and community campus will be situated close to its existing l

Street Soccer Scotland will be hosting a small-sided international football tournament in Dundee, this September. The event aims to provide an opportunity for players from Street Football projects across the globe to represent their country in our inaugural small-sided tournament. The event will aim

Paul Kelly argues that more collaboration and regular communications with planning authorities is required to get projects moving. It’s no surprise to me that the number of affordable homes started in the last quarter has decreased significantly from the same period last year. For private sale

Over 7.2 million payments of £326, worth a total of £2.4 billion, have already been made to help households in the first week of the UK Government’s Cost of Living support rollout.

People are being urged to keep donating to a public crowdfunder and major donors are being asked to step up as South Scotland’s biggest community buyout battles the odds to tackle a £400,000 shortfall in its final two weeks.

Land near the ferry slipway at Yoker can be used for residential development after Scottish Ministers agreed to the recommendations of a planning reporter.

The National House Building Council (NHBC) has strengthened its alternative residential team with the appointment of Niki Kyriacou and Andrew Milsom. Both join NHBC as customer relationship managers, Ms Kyriaco will lead on Build to Rent (BTR), while Mr Milsom will head-up integrated retirement

Plans for the site of the Govan Graving Docks are being brought forward after a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) was submitted to Glasgow City Council. The submission signals the start of a 12-week pre-application consultation period on the residential element of the project, giving the public

Public views are being sought on the proposed regeneration of the former brewery site at the Union Canal in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh family business At Home In Edinburgh is celebrating after being named Residential Lettings Team of the Year at the Scottish Home Awards, which recognise excellence in the Scottish housing and house-building industry. This is the first time that At Home in Edinburgh’s small team of ju

The creation of a £1.3 billion well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached its next major milestone as the City of Edinburgh Council appointed Cruden Group to take forward the first phase of redevelopment.