Charities are warning of another difficult winter on the horizon for many Scottish households after Ofgem confirmed that the typical household's annual energy bill will rise by £149 in October.
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The Scottish Government has come out in defence of the Scottish Child Payment following criticism of the benefit in a Reform Scotland report. In a paper published by the think-tank earlier this week, former social justice minister Des McNulty said the payment needs to b
Perth and Kinross Council’s Common Good Fund committees met on Monday 26th August and made awards to local community organisations. The following organisations were awarded funding:
The Scottish Housing Regulator has returned Calvay Housing Association's regulatory status to 'compliant' after a series of improvements at the organisation.
A new campaign will help ensure older people across South Lanarkshire continue to receive a Winter Fuel Payment if they are entitled to it.
East Ayrshire Council has put an immediate freeze on the filling of all non-essential vacancies until further notice to help minimise spending. A report presented to councillors last week warned that the local authority faces an unprecedented £20 million overspend if action isn&rsquo
Falkirk Council is ready to carry out ambitious flood alleviation work in Dunmore Village that will reduce flood risk to homes and local infrastructure from surface water flooding.
Procast Group has started work on an affordable housing project in Hamilton on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association, delivering 12 new energy-efficient flats in the town’s Alness Street as part of the project. The principal contractor, also based on Alness Street, is creating 12 much
This week saw the groundbreaking ceremony at Windsor Square in Penicuik, marking the construction commencement of 12 modern energy-efficient cottage flats to be made available for social rent.
On the back of the recent announcement by the Scottish Government to cut £700,000 from the cladding remediation programme set up by the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024, Anamore director Anthony Marley expresses his disappointment and caution at the decision. In recent years,
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) is consulting on proposed changes to the Annual Return on the Charter (ARC) indicators. The ARC indicators are the key way in which all social landlords report to the Regulator their performance in achieving the standards and outcomes in the Scottish Social Housi
The UK Government has been urged to assess the "inadequacy and volatility" of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in the wake of new private rent inflation figures.
Energy efficiency charity Scarf will set the stage for its landmark 40th anniversary with a special one-day event in Aberdeen next month. In advance of the registered charity and social enterprise’s milestone birthday next year, and to coincide with Challenge Poverty Week, plans have been unve
A Clackmannanshire health and wellbeing business – danceSing – is reflecting on its success with care homes across Scotland. Founded in 2016 by former professional ballet dancer Natalie Garry, who had a vision of enriching lives through the power of music and movement, danceSing's i
Capital residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on the final plans to raise over £100 million by 2030 from tourism to support the city of Edinburgh. Launching immediately after the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 came into force – which grants Scottish cou