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East Ayrshire Council has agreed to increase Council Tax charges for second homes with the introduction of a premium of 100% from 1 July 2024. This decision was based upon the results of a joint Scottish Government/ COSLA public consultation held last year and subsequent new legislation &n

A care home operator has been fined £400,000 for safety breaches, following the death of a vulnerable resident at a care home in Scotland. On the night of 16 December 2021, Susan Greens, a resident at Springfield Bank Care Home, could not be found on the premises.

Non-urgent repairs for West Lothian Council housing tenants are set to resume from 1 April 2024.

The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated £2,000 to Homeless Project Scotland, a Glasgow-based charity that provides support to people facing housing insecurity. Among the services it provides to the homeless are regular soup kitchens, where additional support is gi

A new scheme from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) will allow communities across Scotland to take over ownerless land and buildings.

Legislation which will see the introduction of a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS) has passed Stage 1 in Parliament.

Work has officially commenced on 25 new homes in Upper Langlee in Galashiels, in what will be Waverley Housing’s first new build development.

A recent MSP reception was held at the Scottish Parliament aimed at exploring the next steps for the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent legislation. Sponsored by Alex Rowley MSP, the reception on 28 February was attended by MSPs from across the political spectrum, including minister for housing

Neil Clapperton is to step down as chief executive of Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association following discussions with the board. A statement issued by the Association said it has been "mutually agreed that it is the appropriate time for Neil to move onto new opportunities".

The Highland Council has agreed a package of £54.634 million savings as part of a three-year strategy to manage an estimated £113m budget gap. Around £26.079m of these budget savings have been agreed for 2024/25, with further savings in years 2 and 3.

Hundreds of council tenants in Aberdeen are to be relocated to alternative accommodation after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) panels were found in residential properties.

East Renfrewshire Council has set its budget for 2024-25 and despite the ongoing difficult financial climate remains committed to continuing to deliver the best services possible for residents. Council leader Owen O'Donnell outlined the spending plans for the year ahead at a meeting of the full coun

Not long to go until CIH’s Scotland Housing Festival takes place. The two-day event will see professionals from across the housing sector gather for informative sessions and keynotes whilst having plenty of opportunities for networking and visiting various exhibitors. That’s where Share

Redpath Construction has successfully completed a campaign of community benefit initiatives at its North Ayrshire Council Sheltered Housing refurbishment project in Irvine.

The Scottish Housing News Charity Spotlight feature highlights 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. If you think Six Nations rugby action is tough on