Fife Council has committed to investing £19.5 million over the next ten years to help tackle the issue of flooding throughout the region. In addition, an investment of £9m over the next three years will help replace the council’s aging fleet including essential gulley tankers that
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Jimmy Black gets some sage advice from Martin Wilkie-McFarlane, and hears how regulation was ultimately a positive experience for Wellhouse Housing Association.
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group are partnering with Europe’s national promotional banks (NPBs) and international financial institutions (IFIs) to develop new financing opportunities for affordable and sustainable housing across Europe. At the EIB Group Foru
Cala Homes (West) has handed over its third and final roof donation to Social Bite following the sell out of its city centre Prince’s Quay development, bringing the total donated to £10,150. When the Glasgow development first launched in 2020, the homebuilder pledged £50 per every
The construction industry is facing a significant challenge: an increasing skills and labour shortage. At the same time, there are thousands of motivated young people across Scotland who are eager to get their foot in the door and start meaningful careers.
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci. The Scottish Government had another thoughtful Christmas present for landlords in the Private Rental Sector (PRS) in Dece
East Ayrshire Council has granted Taylor Wimpey West Scotland planning permission for 134 new homes in Kilmarnock, and a programme of infrastructure and construction work is already underway marking the homebuilder's return to the local area.
An East Kilbride sheriff has dismissed a streamlined eviction action by a housing association against a tenant convicted of a drug supply offence after finding it would be disproportionate to evict him. East Kilbride Housing Association raised the action against its tenant T, who resisted the evicti
A mum from Edinburgh has spoken out about the "disgraceful" conditions her and her son were placed in when she became homeless 10 years ago. Stacey Grieve, 32 and son Archie, now seven, were moved around Edinburgh for nine years as the council relocated them in different temporary homes, forcing the
Councillor Stephen McCabe has been re-elected as the leader of Inverclyde Council after he stepped down from the same position in November last year when he faced charges of assault and threatening behaviour at Greenock Sheriff Court. Councillor McCabe pleaded not guilty and ahead of a trial last mo
Scotland's Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) encountered significant financial pressures throughout 2023/24, according to a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator.
In the latest episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black catch up with Martin Wilkie McFarlane, who shares insights from his experience with Wellhouse Housing Association during a critical period of regulatory intervention. The conversation explores the challenges f
To mark International Women’s Day, SHN revives its Our Housing Heritage feature to celebrate the enduring legacy of Margaret Blackwood. As a pioneering force in both the disability rights movement and the housing sector, Blackwood’s remarkable contributions transformed accessible housing
MSPs are to consider whether to bring in a permanent ban on landlords evicting tenants during winter.
Aoife Deery from Citizens Advice Scotland explores how progress is being made but more needs to be done to provide a rented sector that people deserve in Scotland. It’s hard to believe that less than 50 years ago in Scotland, if you found yourself living in poor conditions or worse, homeless,