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Aberdeenshire Council has set up a new strategy to respond to the financial crisis it is facing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.  Councillors have heard that the impact of COVID-19 will have serious consequences on the council’s budget for the next few years at a meeting yesterday

The Highland Council has approved a Recovery Action Plan with 11 key priority areas including economic and financial recovery, digital transformation and the reopening of schools. The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the council’s resources, services and staff, as well as commun

The Scottish Government has released guidance related to the phased reintroduction of family visiting and communal activities for residents in care homes. Care home residents will be able to receive visitors outside from 3 July, provided their home meets strict criteria, with infection control measu

A derelict site in Arbroath could be set for 20 new homes under plans submitted on behalf of Hillcrest Homes. Comprising five two-storey blocks, the application proposes a mix of affordable homes in the former grounds of Abbeybank House on Springfield Terrace.

Linstone Housing Association has facilitated the granting of a funding package to local radio station Paisley FM to ensure community groups can communicate what they have to say. Paisley FM is making sure people are tuned in to all they need to know during the coronavirus pandemic. The popular commu

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged ministers to seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight against climate change and has put domestic retrofit at the front of its agenda.

Sustrans Scotland has published new design guidance, aimed at supporting organisations implementing temporary walking and cycling infrastructure to enable physical distancing during COVID-19.

The Winchburgh Community Growing Group has today launched a new initiative to help keep Winchburgh looking at its best. The Winchburgh Wombles, formed by a group of local volunteers, will meet every week to pick litter across seven separate routes throughout the village.

Cloch Housing Association is to hold a ballot of its tenants to gain support with its bid to separate from parent organisation Oak Tree Housing Association.

Hart Builders has appointed Craig Giblett as construction director. Mr Giblett brings a wealth of experience to lead the construction team from previous roles include contracts director for Graham Construction and operations manager for Miller Construction.

Landlords on the Inverclyde Common Housing Register (ICHR) can start to advertise their available properties again as the coronavirus lockdown measures have been eased in Scotland.  Due to the pandemic, the ICHR landlords Cloch, Oak Tree, Larkfield, Link and Sanctuary have been unable to carry

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative (WHHC) has been deeply shocked at the loss of committee member Louise Wilson, who passed away on June 19. Louise had been a member of WWHC since 2010 and was a well known and well-respected member of the community. Louise was also a committee member of Whit

Holyrood’s environment, climate change and land reform committee has launched an inquiry into how Scotland can ensure that a green, just and resilient recovery is central in its response to the social and economic challenges of the coronavirus health crisis. The inquiry will focus on

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) has published a guide summarising findings from a tenant study aimed at supporting housing organisations to deliver fit-for-purpose, strategic plans for long-term digital engagement. With coronavirus restrictions significantly changing the way housing organisati

Dundee-based construction and building services company McGill has been awarded a contract to deliver the design and installation of plumbing and electrical works at the Royal View development in Leith. The development of 40 contemporary one, two and three-bedroom apartments adjacent to Ro