Search: State must lead on major affordable housing development, argues new paper

The MSP for Lairg, Maree Todd, visited the village recently to inspect new social housing developed by Albyn Housing Society. The £2.3 million development of eight new specialist dwellings represents the first new social housing in the village since the 1990s.

Planning permission has been granted for an affordable housing development to be built on agricultural land in Kirkmichael. Twelve homes have been earmarked for land across from 42 to 46 Bolestyle Road.

Plans to demolish the redundant Cranstonhill police station to make way for a residential block have been recommended for approval.

Argyll and Bute Council has secured consent to demolish the former Rothesay Academy on Bute.

The British Gas Energy Trust is now offering energy debt grants up to £1,700 for both British Gas and non-British Gas customers with debt on a credit or pre-payment meter account.

“If we don't grab and grab with both hands that prevention agenda, do more now, given we know what's coming our way from our demographics, then we are going to be in a much worse state than we are now in 10, 20 years time.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their exploration of the

Moda, Holland Park, a new-build rental neighbourhood with community and wellbeing at its heart, has reached practical completion and opened its doors to residents in the heart of Glasgow.

Cairn Housing Association has completed a new housing development in Pumpherston, West Lothian.

Age Scotland is urging the UK government to reconsider plans to scrap the winter fuel payment for pensioners who do not receive pension credit. Scotland’s charity for older people has said the move will push tens of thousands of low income pensioners in Scotland further into poverty, and puts

North Ayrshire Council is working with staff in secondary schools to ensure parents are accessing welfare benefits they are entitled to. Over the past two years, Welfare Rights Officer Audrey Ritchie has been offering parents and carers free, impartial, and confidential benefits advice and she has h

Below is a full transcript of episode 59 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘The holistic approach to homelessness with Helen Murdoch and Janet Haugh’. Listen to the episode here.

Falkirk Council has become the first local authority to benefit from a new scheme that aims to make it easier for councils, public bodies, and community groups in Scotland to transform neglected and ownerless buildings for local benefit. Formally launched by the King’s and Lord Treasurer&rsquo

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called on the new UK government to make it easier for councils in England to use licensing schemes to improve housing standards. Licensing provides a means for local authorities to inspect privately rented housing using enforceable cond

Albyn Housing Society has secured planning approval to change a disused care home staff accommodation block into homes that will allow people to live independently for longer. The social housing provider has exercised an option to purchase a staff accommodation block that was part of the former Mo D

Thenue Housing Association's Financial Inclusion Team has secured a significant £1.3 million in unclaimed benefits for its tenants over the past year. This figure marks the third consecutive annual increase, highlighting the growing need for financial support amidst the cost-of-living crisis.