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Inspired Villages, a UK later living developer and operator, has launched its annual Impact Report revealing plans to build 25 net zero developments.

A recycling firm is seeking to redevelop its scrapyard site in Edinburgh for a proposed mixed-use development, comprising purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent accommodation as well as retail/commercial space and associated works.

GH Barnett & Son has submited plans to Fife Council seeking to convert a bakery in East Neuk into a house and four flats.

Fyne Homes, in partnership with MacLeod Construction, has started construction of its latest affordable housing development in Lochgilphead, Argyll.

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission has new leadership following the appointment of Satwat Rehman and Prof. Dave Reay as co-chairs. They will succeed Prof. Jim Skea, who led the Commission since its inception in 2019 but stepped down this month following his election to chair the Intergovern

The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC), the UK's affordable housing aggregator, has had its ‘A-1’ rating affirmed, along with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings. The ratings agency said that it expects THFC's management policies and governance standards to continue to support t

A local authority has ordered a developer to demolish two tower blocks for multiple breaches of planning rules. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is taking enforcement action against the Comer Homes Group’s Mast Quay Phase II development in Woolich.

North Lanarkshire Council has published plans for the physical regeneration of communities over the next five years.

An independent review is recommending wider regulation of social care staff to better protect and help people receiving social care and support. The Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation in Scotland makes 38 recommendations including updating legislation, Health and Social Care S

A new strategy will help Ukrainians living in Scotland to settle into communities and gain longer term housing. Developed by the Scottish Government in collaboration with the Scottish Refugee Council and COSLA, the Warm Scots Future paper sets out priorities for the next phase of Scotland’s Uk

Dundonians will have a chance to share their views on the city council’s spending priorities before the budget is set early next year. This year’s budget consultation comes amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, growing pressures on local council budgets and increasing demands on some k

Proposals for a new housing development on the site of a former Clydebank care home are moving forward after a contractor was appointed. The proposed supported living development aims to provide 19 homes, comprising cottage and tenement flats and terraced bungalows.

The communities of Arran and Cumbrae are being invited to have their say on the current National Islands Plan. Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan was published in 2019 and is now being reviewed, potentially leading to the publication of an updated Islands Plan.

More than 38,000 payments have been made to families to help with the costs of early learning and starting school. Families who qualify for Scottish Child Payment are now automatically awarded Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment when their child becomes eligible, without t

Stirling Council’s housing service is in the running for a COSLA 2023 Excellence Award in recognition of an innovative project that improves the health of homes and tenants.