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The Homeless World Cup co-founder and social entrepreneur Mel Young MBE has won the coveted Edinburgh Award. The award was officially presented last week at a civic reception at the City Chambers by the Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge.

The Scottish Government Housing Registers Team has officially endorsed Propertymark Qualifications’ SCQF Level 6 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings). Following a thorough review, the Scottish Government concluded that the qualification sufficiently addresses the scope of work required by

A new scheme that will give communities more of a say in how part of Dundee City Council’s budget is spent in their area could be put in place next financial year. The Neighbourhood Capital Fund would replace the current arrangements for allocating the capital element of the Community Regenera

Cernach Housing Association is to bid farewell to finance officer Karen Dyson, who is retiring after a remarkable 30 years of service. Karen joined Cernach on 24 October 1994, as the fifth member of the team. Over the years, she has witnessed Cernach’s growth through stock transfer, new builds

The Scottish Factoring Network Conference is the key event for property management professionals in the social housing sector, set to take place on Thursday December 5th at the Studio in Glasgow city centre. With conference themes set by the Scottish Factoring Network participants and organised by t

A new report has outlined the dedication of South Lanarkshire's health and social care staff who, despite financial constraints and rising demand, continue to provide high-quality care.

Age Scotland has written to the UK and Scottish governments urging them to outline plans to tackle the crisis facing the lowest income pensioners affected by the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment. In a letter to Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, Age Scotland has highlighted recent figures identifying 20

Shelter Scotland is set to launch an anti-racism in housing network at an event hosted in Wheatley House next month. The network of housing professionals, community groups and representative bodies will offer a forum for discussion, with the aim of building capacity for anti-racist change and learni

Highland councillors will be asked to approve the repayment of £6.308 million to the Landbank Fund from income from Council Tax on second homes, at the council meeting On October 31. The additional money will support the council in finding solutions to the Highland Housing Challenge - one of s

North Lanarkshire Council has said it is building on past successes to deliver another showcase Tenants’ Conference. 

Residents in Orkney are being asked to help shape a council strategy that will support tackling greenhouse gas emissions from all buildings in the county.

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.

The Accounts Commission has called on the City of Edinburgh Council to continue to engage with and act on the views of its residents and communities as it considers options to make the significant savings needed.

A bid to develop new homes on the site of a former Forfar nursery has been approved at the third time of asking.