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Dumfries and Galloway Council is developing a Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) in response to the Scottish Government's guidance. The strategy aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heating buildings.

Argyll and Bute councillors have approved proposals to tackle the area’s housing emergency by using new Scottish Government powers on council tax charges. The move comes in response to a recent Scottish Government consultation that included a proposal that would enable local authorities to cha

Falkirk’s elected members are to hear of the progress and required next steps to deliver on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme, the largest project of its kind in Scotland.

Community groups are being invited to bid for grants to support projects which will benefit West Dunbartonshire communities. A total of £471,000 is available through the Place Based Investment Programme, and any group based in or delivering services to West Dunbartonshire is eligible to apply.

Perth & Kinross Council will continue to increase the scale and pace of delivery of affordable housing over the next five years, under a new plan to be considered by councillors. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2024/25 – 2028/29 sets out the investment priorities of the co

Colleagues from four Fife Housing Associations – Fife Housing Group, Glen Housing Association, Kingdom Housing Association and Ore Valley Housing Association – recently got together for an awareness session on managing damp and mould issues in their homes.

Glasgow City Mission is opening its Overnight Welcome Centre (OWC) on Friday, 1 December 2023.

Accountant Stuart Beattie sets out the key challenges of rising costs, sustainability investment requirements and a demand for more stock that are currently facing housing associations. Last week I attended the annual Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Finance Conference. The ev

The alarming barriers blocking Scottish housing associations from accessing vital energy efficiency funding have been revealed in the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) latest report ‘Harnessing Scotland’s Social Housing Expertise’.

Moray Council’s housing tenants are being asked for their views on a draft Tenant Participation Strategy.

abrdn plc has submitted plans to convert empty office space in central Glasgow into student accommodation on behalf of The Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund.

Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of a site in Shakespeare Street, and the beginning of negotiation for the disposal of another, in Seamill Street - that will allow housing associations to create supported accommodation for vulnerable people and housing for homeless families. Both sites

A plan to build 40 new houses for affordable rent on the site of a former Perth care home is to be discussed by councillors next week. Members of the Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee will hear that a review of the site at Beechgrove House has found that using the land for affordable housing is

Cunninghame Housing Association proudly sponsored the Young Community Champion of the Year Award at the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards 2023. In a heartwarming moment at Easterbrook Hall on November 10th, those in attendance witnessed the recognition of a remarkable young leader, Edward Ryan, as h

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has reached an agreement with Wheatley Group to build 29 new affordable homes for social rent, which will form part of its Sibbalds Wynd development, off Sibbalds Brae in Bathgate.