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

Gavin McEwan Gavin McEwan, partner and head of charities at Turcan Connell, writes about the changes charities will see after Brexit.

The creation of over 200 affordable and private homes in Perth came a step closer today with the approval of planning permission for the multi-million pound Muirton development.

Front centre: Cllr Judy Hamilton and Cllr Bobby Clelland. Behind from left: John Mills (Fife Council head of housing services), Sandy Soutar (Fife Council), Cllr Kate Stewart, Paul Short (Fife Council), Stevie McCaughey and Adam Hodge (Allan Water Homes) Another development in Fife Council’s Affor

Plans for a housing development which aims to attract key health workers to the north-east have been recommended for refusal by Aberdeen councillors. NHS Grampian lodged proposals with Aberdeen City Council late last year to create 110 homes on the former nurses’ accommodation complex at Foresterh

Stephanie Tweed is proud to represent Scotland When Stephanie Tweed steps out this weekend to represent her country in the Homeless World Cup, it will mark an incredible step on her journey to recovery from drug addiction.

Investors in People has named Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) as Gold Employer of the Year (Not for profit) at its annual event to recognise high performance in people management. The Awards, which received over 300 entries from organisations working in a variety of sectors and locations across th

The City of Edinburgh Council’s proposed Local Development Plan (LDP), which has scope for the provision of thousands of new affordable homes, should not be modified to include further housing land release at a strategic level, the Scottish Government has said. The feedback comes in a report t

A two year funding programme has been launched offering a total of £150k to local projects supporting homeless people or those at risk of homelessness to rent a home. The Crisis Help-to-Rent Programme is open to statutory and voluntary services working with people not normally eligible for help fro

Laurice Ponting Laurice Ponting has been appointed chief executive by HouseMark, taking up the post on 1 October.

Crowd listening to the welcome speeches A new permanent public artwork by artist Liz Peden of Gorbals Arts Project was unveiled last week in the Gorbals.

Phil Williams The planning profession will “continue to be international in its outlook” despite the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The Stirling City Commission A major programme of investment for Stirling is moving into its next phase following approval at a Special Council meeting this week.

Andrew Burns The local authority leaders of Scotland’s seven main cities have issued a collective call for a new working relationship with the UK and Scottish governments to allow them to reach their full economic potential.

Homes along the loch at Bertha Park Detailed plans of the first phase of Springfield Properties’ £1 billion Bertha Park development have been approved by Perth and Kinross Council.

Work is entering the final stages on Fife Council’s new housing development at Blairadam Fields in Kelty. Cllr Judy Hamilton, executive spokesperson for housing & building services, visited the development recently where 58 properties are being built by Persimmon Homes for the council.