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Scottish local government body COSLA, which was founded in 1975, celebrated its 50th year with senior politicians and invited guests from across the public sector and third sector at the Scottish Parliament last week. Sponsored by Ariane Burgess MSP, the reception welcomed around 200 guests to the S

Iconic Govan activist Mary Barbour has been reimagined as a modern-day campaigner in a new mural which marks 50 years of Linthouse Housing Association (LHA). International muralist Jeks, who created the piece on the gable end of 1198 Govan Road, said the work presents a bold and contemporary depicti

Hillcrest Enterprises tenants at Rose Terrace in Perth are enjoying warmer, more comfortable homes following the successful completion of a major window replacement project at the historic Georgian building.

Residents of Wyndford have been invited to a public event to hear more details about Wheatley Homes’ £100 million regeneration plans. It is part of the next phase in transforming the Maryhill estate in Glasgow following the demolition of three outdated and unpopular multi-storeys in Marc

Mosaic Architecture + Design has completed the redevelopment of the former Dalian House in the heart of Glasgow city centre into 92 Build To Rent (BTR) residential flats and associated landscaping and shared amenity spaces.

The Scottish National Investment Bank will not be able to end its reliance on public funding unless ministers can make a case for UK Treasury rules to change, Scotland's Auditor General has said. The bank was launched in 2020 to independently invest in commercial projects that will help address the

With today marking a year since the national housing emergency was declared, Homes for Scotland (HFS) is to undertake a consumer campaign to challenge public thinking and help to inform civic society on the need for new homes and the wide-ranging benefits they offer. Creative agency Muckle Media has

A national action plan must be developed to tackle the housing emergency to avoid the risk that the crisis “drifts on indefinitely”, according to a new report published today by a Scottish Parliament committee. A year on from the official declaration of the national housing emergency by

Up to 1,3000 young people from across ten Edinburgh schools are taking part in an initiative to educate them on the dangers of alcohol misuse and underage drinking.

A new framework for consultancy services has gone live to support Scottish councils with the ongoing development of their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES). Two small Scottish companies are among the 15 businesses that have been awarded a place on the new Scotland Excel framework,

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has welcomed the addition of several new organisations and representatives to its Committee over the last 12 months, further enhancing the diversity and expertise on the committee.

The UK’s first ever Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week, which offers resources, expert insights, and practical solutions to combat one of the most pressing housing and health crises, is returning for a second year.

Tenants and Kirkcaldy locals were welcomed to celebrate wellbeing in all its forms, with an afternoon full of positivity, socialising and support at Fife Housing Group's recent ‘Being well’ community event. With a focus on the four foundations of wellbeing – financial, mental, phys

Scotland’s economic growth is being held back by a chronic shortage of housing, and urgent action is required to remove this barrier to investment and jobs, a new report from Prosper (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) has warned today. Drawing on insights from over 100 stakeholder

Momentum is building as North Lanarkshire Council pushes ahead with its ambitious tower strategy, replacing outdated high-rises with modern, high-quality homes across the area.