A range of measures to get Moray Council closer to balancing its budget for 2019/20 were debated by councillors this week. The measures, which are expected to lead to a reduction of over 110 posts across a range of services, include shutting two swimming pools, some libraries and public toilets.
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Around £280 million is to be invested in Falkirk Council's housing stock over the next five years for improvements to existing homes and provision of additional homes. In 2019/20 alone, nearly £30m will be spent on improvements to around 4,700 properties including £8m on re-roofing
Highland Council has published its proposals for a three-year budget as it faces the challenge of managing a £31.2 million budget gap for 2019-20. The local authority said its proposals focus on efficiencies, income generation, redesign and a flexible workforce, themes which emerged from weeks
CCG (Scotland) has taken the next steps to improve the energy performance of the typical home with research and development into heat loss. The contractor and manufacturer has worked in partnership with energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures to reduce the impact of ‘thermal
Aberdeenshire Council’s housing service aims to increase the supply of affordable housing as part of a new plan that includes continued improvements to existing properties and support for vulnerable people. The authority has been working with registered social landlords and private developers
Taylor Wimpey has “acknowledged concerns” raised by customers regarding the durability of mortar on a development in the Scottish Borders. The housebuilder said it has identified “a robust technical solution” to the problem and will remediate the homes in Peebles “as so
The Scottish Government has launched a £50 million fund to help boost town centres. The Town Centre Fund, which has been set up in partnership with COSLA, is supporting councils to ensure their high streets are more diverse, sustainable and successful in the face of changing and evolving retai
A Borders money advice service delivered by three housing associations has teamed up with a social enterprise to help people feed their families cook good food for less. Financial Inclusion Project Borders (FIPB) is a free and confidential money advice service funded by the National Lottery Communit
Tollcross Housing Association’s new offices and an Inverness housing development are among the 19 architectural gems included in a shortlist of Scotland’s best new buildings. The projects were unveiled as the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced the shortlist fo
In this new opinion piece, CIH Scotland’s national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on some of the Scottish findings from CIH’s UK Housing Review 2019. Wanting a home of your own is the most normal thing is the world. We can all relate to the desire to have a place to feel safe, secure
Claire Frew, Policy and Impact Manager at The Homeless Network, reflects on a ground-breaking report by people with lived experience that helped to shape homelessness policy in Scotland. Housing First and Fast was the number one recommendation. In March 2018, working with volunteers, friends and col
The Scottish Government will need to manage volatility in its Budget as the devolution of tax and spending powers becomes fully operational, according to the independent Scottish Fiscal Commission. The Commission published its official five-year economic, tax and social security forecasts today
Moray’s economy is set to be transformed as the region celebrates securing £65 million for its Growth Deal.
Tenants have now moved into Symington’s first affordable housing development which was created by West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) in conjunction with the contracts division of MacTaggart & Mickel. For some of the new residents, including John Muir, the homes have been life-chan
Barrhead Housing Association (BHA) has revealed the results of a participatory budgeting community voting event it hosted.

 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                