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Fife Council is bringing empty homes back into use as part of its ongoing response to the housing emergency declared in March 2024. The move comes as the council publishes its Housing Emergency Strategic Statement, which outlines a series of transformative actions to address systemic challenges in t

Argyll & Bute councillors have approved a grant of £12,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund to enable Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT), an established landlord of affordable properties, to acquire a two-bedroom property in Oakfield, Dervaig. The innovative partnership project is intende

Aberdeenshire Council has unveiled proposals outlining the future of 17 of its sheltered housing complexes, following months of consultation with residents and their families. The recommendations, which will be presented to the communities committee on Friday, 4 July, could see three facilities clos

The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after winning the 2025 Unlock Net Zero ‘Collaboration of the Year - Partnership’ award. Unlock Net Zero is an organisation that is designed to educa

Scottish households with ageing energy meters are facing confusion and uncertainty as the signal which controls them starts to be turned off today. The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is being phased out gradually rather than being suddenly discontinued overnight, after the UK government stepped in a

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has paid tribute to its chair George Walker and non-executive board members, Andrew Watson and Siobhan White, who are all stepping down after eight years of dedicated service. Mr Walker has led the SHR Board throughout his tenure. As well as being board memb

Cordale Housing Association, a subsidiary of Caledonia Housing Association, has officially completed a significant housing development at Dalquhurn Lane in Renton, delivering 25 high-quality new homes for the local community. A handover ceremony to mark the completion of the £5.4 million devel

Fife Council has stressed its focus on tenant safety by agreeing a comprehensive response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Part 2 report.

Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee has agreed to purchase nine new build houses from Persimmon Homes as part of the ongoing efforts to tackle the housing emergency and provide more affordable homes for local families. The properties, four in Kirkcaldy and five in Markinch, will be added to the c

North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson has officially opened 19 new, energy-efficient council homes on the site of the former James McFarlane School on Dalry Road, Ardrossan.

A much-loved community hub in one of Glasgow’s most treasured communities has taken a step towards a more sustainable future. Three proposals have been lodged by community groups to become the long-term operator of The Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre in Dennistoun, currently owned by Reidvale Ho

Link has won the Good Practice in Communicating with Tenants and Residents – Landlord Award at the TPAS National Good Practice Awards. Presented at an event on Friday 20 June at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel in Clydebank, the award recognises social landlords who effectively communicate

Bothwell Futures has received a £50,000 donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation to help transform the lives of young people across South Lanarkshire. The funding was announced at the Bothwell Community Hub, with local MSP Stephanie Callaghan and South Lanarkshire councillor Maureen D

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has donated £1,000 to support Woodmill High School’s allotment project. The allotment provides valuable learning opportunities for students while fostering connections with the wider community – offering a green space for collaboration, education, and we

Staff and tenants setting up for the festival – (from left) Martin, Manuel, Margaret, and Kim Tenants at Jameson Place in Leith are gearing up for ‘Glastoldbury’ this weekend. The festival line-up includes Edinburgh Festival Fringe singer Sean Mearns and Leona Corio.