Angus councillors will be asked this week to consider a range of measures proposed by the council. These include budget proposals that seek to meet a significant funding gap, respond to the challenges and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and keep costs to residents as low as possible, while supportin
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The tenant advice services of Link Group has been reaccredited under the Scottish Government’s Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) framework. This accreditation supports organisations to adopt a culture of continuous improvement for advice work and is achi
Existing Homes Alliance Scotland director Elizabeth Leighton covers a new research report published today by the coalition on the regulations and support needed to decarbonise Scotland’s owner occupied homes. Skyrocketing energy prices are crippling many households’ finances, pushing ove
Proposals to help tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis by supporting Scotland’s transition to a zero waste and circular economy have been launched. The measures, designed to significantly increase reuse and recycling rates, and modernise and improve waste and recycling services, are set
Net zero secretary Michael Matheson has pledged to maximise the use of public funding to accelerate the delivery of plans to tackle climate change. The Resource Spending Review, published last week, commits to increased spending on heat in buildings, active travel and peatland and woodland restorati
A personal commentary on the discussions that arose during sessions at the CaCHE / Policy Scotland Scottish Housing Policy Conference, which focussed on the Scottish Government’s proposed ‘New Deal for Tenants’, has been published by Professor Duncan Maclennan. Mr&nb
Finance ministers across the UK met in Cardiff yesterday with how to support people and businesses with soaring bills dominating discussion. Yesterday's meeting was the first time the Committee met in Cardiff.
Three out five (60%) adults in Scotland think it’s unlikely the Scottish Government will deliver on its target of 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, a new survey carried out by Shelter Scotland has revealed.
Construction, development and property services company the Wates Group has launched a new brand which it said will signal its commitment to net zero carbon and support those facing fuel poverty from unprecedented rising energy costs. The launch of Wates Retrofit comes two years after Wates Living S
The latest phase of the council-led regeneration of Greendykes is set to move ahead following a funding boost of just over £620,000.
Living Rent, Scotland’s tenants’ union, is calling for greater emergency protections for tenants as MSPs prepare to debate a rent freeze amendment in Parliament this afternoon.
As part of Scotland Excel’s ‘Supporting the journey to net zero’ campaign, John Renwick, sector manager construction at ESP, reveals how Scotland’s colleges are transitioning at pace to develop low carbon heat and energy efficiency training facilities. The Scottish Government
People in Aberdeenshire, City of Aberdeen, Fife, Moray, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire are now able to apply for Adult Disability Payment. This means Adult Disability Payment is now available in 13 council areas ahead of opening nationwide on 29 August. It is the twelfth and most
The second part of the Scottish Government's consultation on the forthcoming New Build Heat Standard has been launched. The government is developing regulations which will, from 1 April 2024, prohibit the use of direct emissions heating systems in new buildings: both domestic and non-domestic.
Edinburgh is bidding for more than £12m in Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government as the council targets support for a series of poverty-tackling community projects.