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Last winter over half a million children and families across Scotland enjoyed warmer homes after receiving a total of £37.3 million towards their heating bills from Social Security Scotland. Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including h

A partnership of public, private and academic organisations in the Highlands and Islands has unveiled its ten-year strategy to deliver sustainable economic growth across the region. The Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership (HIREP)’s Regional Economic Strategy 2025-2035 presents

East Renfrewshire Council's money advice and rights team (MART) offer free, expert and confidential money advice to residents and, across 2024/25, helped clients maximise their income through benefit assessments and claims, appealing benefit decisions and debt management. 

A new £16 million flood prevention scheme for Bridge of Allan has taken a significant step forward following approval to procure a contract to design and build the defences.

Design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a new 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project on India Street in Glasgow after Vita Group secured a £100 million funding deal with Eldridge Real Estate Credit.

Garrion People’s Housing Co-op (GPHC) has announced with deep sadness the death of Davie Cooper, committee member and previous chair and vice chair of the co-op. Davie was 82 and sadly passed away on 26 April 2025 after his health deteriorated over the last year.  He and his wife Elizabet

Half of the people in Scotland believe the transition to net zero will have positive economic impacts in the medium and long term, but 65% are concerned that the UK is not investing quickly enough in alternative, more sustainable energy, according to new polling released by social enterprise Changew

Fleming Homes, established in 1986 and renowned for helping self-builders turn their vision into reality, is celebrating its new chapter as headline sponsors of this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Glasgow (10–11 May) by unveiling a fresh new look.

Langstane Housing Association has appointed Bob Jack as its new director of property.  He will officially begin his role in June 2025, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in the property and construction sector.

McTaggart Construction and West Dunbartonshire Council have joined forces to bring affordable housing and community benefits to Willox Park. 

Over one in five private landlords across Scotland struggle to keep up with changes to the law affecting the private rented sector according to new research published today. Whilst just over half (51%) say they can keep up with legal changes, 21% say they find it difficult to do so.

Signalling the final chapter of the hugely popular Newton Farm development in Cambuslang, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes at Newton Farm.

Cala Homes has started work on its latest multimillion-pound development in Inverurie, bringing high-quality new homes to one of Aberdeenshire’s most sought-after locations.

Elderpark Housing’s chairperson Maureen McDonald has triumphed at Scotland’s prestigious inaugural Share Awards as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. Maureen McDonald, who has chaired the Association since 2022, was announced as the “Outstanding Contribution to Housing (V

Albyn Housing Society, one of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, is expanding into the Isle of Skye for the first time, providing seven new affordable homes for key workers for mid-market rent. Albyn Housing Society will soon hand over properties in Kyleakin, Lower Breakish and B