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The local government craft membership of the Unite union has voted to accept a pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). The craft workers' agreement covers a two-year period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.  It comprises a 4% uplift in pay, which will run

Tenants have been handed the keys to homes in a new £16 million social housing development. Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, has built 16 new homes on the site of the former Bishopbriggs High School as part of the first phase

Fresh proposals have been lodged to redevelop the former Fernbrae Hospital site in Dundee, which has stood unused since its closure in 2019. The private hospital on Perth Road shut its doors six years ago, resulting in the loss of 50 jobs. Operator BMI Healthcare attributed the closure to a decline

New research revealing vacant council properties are on the rise around the UK has led to calls for them to be converted to provide 25,000 new homes.

A civic reception to mark 50 years of Elderpark Housing has taken place in the splendid surroundings of Glasgow's City Chambers. Past and present Committee and Board members, existing and former members of staff, contractors and others associated with the organisation over the half a century gathere

Join hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black as they delve into the complexities of housing adaptations in Scotland. Featuring insights from Professor Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling and SFHA policy manager Susie Fitton, this episode explores the challenges and opportunities in adapting ho

South Ayrshire Council's Property Maintenance team recently completed a 'Multiskilling' training programme to help staff learn new trade skills and respond more quickly to repair requests.

Jimmy Black says the current funding system for adaptations makes no sense.

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction firm, Bancon Group, has posted strong trading results, with accounts for its most recent financial year showing pre-tax profits have doubled to £2.6 million since the previous year. Its latest set of accounts, for the year to 31 March 2025, sh

Updated proposals to alter the layout of a major mixed-use development in Laurieston have been lodged with Glasgow City Council. The Urban Union development, comprising homes, offices, shops, and leisure facilities, forms part of a wider regeneration project on the site bounded by Eglinton Street, G

Angus Council is seeking views on its draft Mixed Tenure Common Repairs Policy.

Preparation work is due to commence at the future site of a mixed-use development in Aberdour, paving the way for a new specialist school and 186 energy-efficient homes.

Charities and social enterprises in the Scottish Borders will have the opportunity to connect with fund managers and experts within Scotland’s third sector, helping them secure the resources they need to increase their social and economic impact and improve the lives of those individuals and

Dozens of families joined ng homes and community organisations at a family event at Springburn Sports Centre last week.

New smart meter standards and more compensation for customers facing long wait times for installations or repairs are set to be introduced next year, under plans put forward by Ofgem. In March this year, the energy regulator announced plans to review its Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSoPs).