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Changes to local connection legislation, which come into force today, that suspends the power of Scottish local authorities to refer people who present as homeless to another area is a long time coming, says Lisa Borthwick at Shelter Scotland. Tuesday 29 November is a momentous day for housing and h

Social landlords will be able to access loans to build more affordable housing as a multi-million-pound investment programme reopens to applications. Under the Charitable Bond programme, registered housing associations can access unsecured loans starting from £1 million on terms of up to 15 ye

Annabelle Ewing MSP visited the Fife village of Cardenden to see a newly completed development of 59 affordable homes being handed over to Kingdom Housing Association by Ogilvie Construction. The houses have been built in Balgonie Grove, on the former mining site behind Jamphlars Court, and offer a

The UK Government is to make £1 billion of funding available for an energy efficiency scheme to help households reduce their energy bills.

Scotland’s revised national planning framework (NPF4), currently undergoing a six-week parliamentary scrutiny period, still fails to adequately recognise the country’s housing crisis and will likely lead to a reduction in the number of homes delivered without significant intervention, Ho

Two childhood best friends who lived next door to each other growing up in Linlithgow have reunited by chance after losing touch 60 years ago. Irene Gresty lost touch with Janet Henderson when she moved from the area after her husband was deployed by the Navy.

Mark O’Donnell has been appointed as the new chief executive of Age Scotland and will take up his post with the national charity for older people in January 2023. With two decades of experience in the public and third sectors, including as chief executive of the Sight Scotland group, Mark O&rs

People experiencing homelessness in Scotland will have the ability to settle and access support wherever they choose under legislation coming into force tomorrow. As it stands, councils can ask people to demonstrate their connection to the area where they present as homeless. If they are unable to d

The Scottish Government has spent almost £18 million overturning hundreds of planning decisions by local authorities since 2017, according to new figures.

Millions of people across Scotland are worried and anxious about energy bills and the cost of living this winter, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found. Analysis from the charity of polling from YouGov has found that, as a result of public discussions about rising energy costs,&

Moray Council has launched its search for a design team to create a vision for accessible, affordable and smart homes on the edge of Forres. Tendering has opened for the design and delivery plan for Phase 1 of its Dallas Dhu Masterplan: a comprehensive design package featuring site phasing, infrastr

Housing Options Scotland and the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) have come together to produce a series of 'In Conversation' blogs and podcast-style recordings which tell stories about why accessible and inclusive housing, and housing-related services, are key to people’s

The latest guests on the Scottish Housing News Podcast are gathering stories about the way Scotland’s housing services handle people with protected characteristics. Podcast co-host Jimmy Black says “we only have laws against discrimination because some people do it”. Read on ...

Anthony Morrow and Kevin Carr at Sanctuary Scotland’s Community Investment Team speak about Sanctuary's approach to homelessness through better connectivity with those in tenancies as well as within the organisation. Sanctuary’s Perspective, Anthony Morrow (Community Connector Manager)

A progressive and sustainable plan to meet the needs of Edinburgh’s growing population and climate emergency has been published by the local authrority.