South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the appointment of Stephen Penman as its new chief executive. This follows a robust, competitive selection and interview process.
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Katrina Murray, MP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch, and Frank McNally, MP for Coatbridge and Bellshill, have visited Persimmon Homes’ Royale Meadows development in Muirhead to see first-hand how the project is delivering new homes, jobs, and community investment. During the visit, the MPs me
Charities and social enterprises across Inverness and the Highlands are being invited to a dedicated funding event aimed at helping them secure resources and expertise to grow their community impact. Taking place on Thursday, 25th September at Eden Court, Inverness, the session will bring together l
Hillcrest Futures has celebrated the voices, talents and contributions of people with learning disabilities by hosting an inclusive event last Friday as part of Scottish Learning Disability Week.
Ken Gibb, director of the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), discusses the recent International Journal of Housing Policy Conference. This week the International Journal of Housing Policy (IJHP) celebrated its 25 the anniversary through a conference ‘Reflections and De
More than 11,000 applications from Scots for a new benefit worth up to £441 a month have been processed since it opened, new figures reveal. The Pension Age Disability Payment, administered by Social Security Scotland, is a replacement for Attendance Allowance. It provides money to suppor
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is trialling a new tool which will let households know if their property can support the installation of new, efficient Low-Carbon Technologies like heat pumps and EV chargers.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) reflected on recent policy successes at its landmark 50th AGM which saw three people elected to its board. In his first AGM in charge of SFHA, chief executive Richard Meade highlighted the organisation’s role in successfully campaign
One of the key strategic objectives of New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) is to make the whole of the Gorbals a thriving place. In recent years, NGHA has played an increasingly important role in community development and ensuring that the huge physical improvements in the area are matched by imp
Moray Council is marking the 10th anniversary of Scottish Housing Day, by seeking out stories of ‘tenant legends’. Residents are being invited to nominate Moray Council housing tenants who have made a difference in their local communities – whether it’s through checking on ot
Ten years ago, Scottish Housing Day began as a way to spotlight the importance of housing in our lives. Today, as we mark its tenth anniversary, we’re reminded that housing is not just about where we live – it’s about how we live together. This year’s theme – the import
Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, is celebrating Scottish Housing Day 2025 by championing the power of community-led housing to create thriving, resilient neighbourhoods across Scotland. This year’s theme, “Everyone Needs Good Neighbours”, highligh
This year’s Scottish Housing Day shines a spotlight on something that makes a house truly feel like home – good neighbours and thriving communities. This is what Riverside Scotland are celebrating this Scottish Housing Day.
In the next of a series of opinion pieces being released by Grampian Housing Association as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Carol Reid, director of customer services at Grampian Housing Association considers how we rebuild communities where people connect meaningfully. Scottish Housing Da
Alistair Mercer, director of manufacturing and Danny McArthur, director of commercial Window and door specialist CR Smith has recruited two highly experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries to its leadership team.
