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Eildon Housing Association’s Riverside House supported development in Peebles was a buzz last week when a local nursery class from Kingsland Primary School enjoyed a visit.

Construction firm JR Group has embarked on its first development with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) as work got underway on a housing project across two locations close to each other in Hawick. The development of 16 new build homes sits across two locations – the first

Fresh from being recognised by CIH Scotland with a Lifetime Achievement award for having gone the extra mile during his career, Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to talk about his 40 years in housing so far and the current challenges faci

Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay spent 45 minutes of the SHN podcast discussing just about everything important in Scottish housing with the hugely experienced Craig Stirrat, Group CEO of Grampian Housing Association. Jimmy picks out the bits he found most fascinating... Council house stock transfer?

Highland Council has organised three public information sessions to highlight the changes the Ward 20 Short-term Let Control Area will bring when they come into effect on Monday 4 March. These sessions are being run following the Highland Council committee's decision on 14 December 2023 to designate

CIH president Jill Murray BA FCIH launched her charitable appeal when she delivered her 2024 Presidential Address last week. During her speech, Jill gave an insight into life growing up and how it galvanised her passion for housing and drive to become the best housing professional she could be.

Proposals have been detailed for a new community in west Edinburgh that promises 3,000 homes, office space to support more than 4,000 jobs, shops, a school, active travel routes and a green urban park.

Investment of more than £18 million will be made in local council housing after Stirling Council agreed a 6% rise in rents for 2024/25. A Special Meeting of Council yesterday supported the rise, increasing the average rent by £4.79 per week over the 48-week rental period, from £79.

Councillors have unanimously granted planning permission to an application to deliver five blocks of affordable flats on the site of a former Perth hospital.

The Kingdom Group has appointed James Hudson as its new asset management director. A passionate social housing professional and current chair of the CIH North East Regional Board, James has a proven track record of providing strategic leadership in the development and delivery of corporate objective

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has concluded a contract with Home in Scotland to deliver 19 affordable homes for social rent, which will form part of its Seton Rise development and the wider masterplan vision for the new community now emerging in Winchburgh.

First Minister Humza Yousaf has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignations of Elena Whithamin and Michael Matheson.

ECD Architects has been appointed to a framework that will help housing associations reach their carbon emissions targets. The GFP Decarbonisation Delivery Framework for Scotland, which is managed by Pretium Frameworks, was developed with the Greener Futures Partnership, with Abri acting as contract

The Scottish Housing News Charity Spotlight feature will highlight the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To include your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com.

Arc-Tech Multi-Utilities (MU) has completed an extensive package of works on behalf of Allanwater Homes in Coatbridge.