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Hawick resident Tanya Thomson has been awarded the Young Person in Tenant Participation Award at the TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards 2026. Thomson was commended by judges for her work in representing young tenants voices and for promoting real change.

The Barrack Charitable Trust is giving £106,642 to 25 Scottish charities in its most recent instalment of two rounds of donations for this year. 

York-based development company S Harrison, has received planning permission for a landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Gillespie Crescent in Edinburgh. The development will transform a brownfield site within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area into stude

Detailed planning consent from Glasgow City Council has been given to CXG Glasgow Ltd for phase one of the £250 million Charing Cross Gateway development, indicating progress for work on a major gateway site in Glasgow city centre.

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has gained a NHBC Pride in the Job Award for its Longthorn Gardens development in Shawfair. 

Share's Governing Body Convention 2026 will take place on 15th and 16th September at the Seamill Hydro Hotel, bringing together governing body members for two days of learning, discussion and connection.

Lintel Trust has announced that it has raised £14,145.19 for its Small Grants Fund through its 29th Annual Charity Golf Day, helping to provide support for Scottish social housing communities.

The Highland Council has announced that it will continue working with the tourism industry to co-create a draft Visitor Levy scheme targeting the Highlands.

Cala Homes plans for the construction of 158 homes on land near Hillbrae Way in Newmachar has been approved, as reported by The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire). 

In Westhill, Aberdeenshire, a 63-home development has now been completed, marking the conclusion of a difficult four-year project. In April 2022, construction started at Straik Road and progressed initially. But during late 2024, the project experienced a setback when the original contractor, First

Fotheringham Homes has been recognised at the 19th Scottish Home Awards, taking home two awards while also receiving a Highly Commended accolade in recognition of its homes and developments across the North East of Scotland.

Govan High School pupils have demonstrated the power of young people to make a real difference in their communities after securing a £3,000 donation for Glasgow South West Foodbank through a national philanthropy programme. Their success in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced a significant restructuring of its membership subscription rates. The move aims to simplify the fee process and provide a level of financial support to construction companies across Scotland. It is accompanied by an offer for any organisation work

Under One Roof, Scotland’s tenement charity, has welcomed Katharina Bandmann as a new education and training officer.  She replaces Jacqueline Omoniyi, who left Under One Roof in April after four years of dedicated service. She has gone on to work for Share, a learning and development com

Housebuilder Cruden has reached one of its strongest periods, reaching a development pipeline worth over £1 billion, with entry into new markets and ongoing investments.  Cruden has a pipeline of more than 3,500 homes across Scotland, with forecast revenues going over £1bn and an al