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A report highlighting the difficulties faced by people with mental health conditions accessing social security support has been welcomed as “crucially important” by the Scottish Greens. Money and Mental Health’s The Benefits Assault Course surveyed hundreds of people experiencing m

One of Scotland’s largest construction firms City Building (Glasgow) has launched a flexible working project available to all employees in association with Family Friendly Working Scotland (FFWS). FFWS, which is supported by the Scottish Government, work with employers to promote a flexible an

Local charities, schools, community projects and good causes across Scotland have been given more time to apply for a share of CALA Homes’ £55,000 Community Bursary. The initiative, which launched in Aberdeen in 2016 and the rest of the country in 2017, aims to provide support for a wide

The Scottish Housing Regulator has extend the statutory appointment of a manager at Thistle Housing Association to allow the landlord more time to comply with governance and financial management standards. The Regulator used its statutory powers to appoint a manager and five appointee

Proposals have been unveiled for the regeneration of Dumbarton through the construction of 180 affordable, two-storey homes to replace 225 traditional flats. The plans, by Caledonia Housing Association subsidiary organisation Bellsmyre Housing Association, will see the demolition of some of the olde

7N Architects has submitted revised proposals to provide a greater proportion of affordable homes at one of the residential plots at Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge.

Work has begun on a development of 78 new council homes at the Cullen (Tanshall) site in Glenrothes. The project is part of Fife Council’s wider ambitious Affordable Housing Programme to increase the number of affordable homes across Fife.

A group of women working at Port of Leith Housing Association are celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing their experiences of the workplace and reflecting on gender equality. Participating in a Q&A session, ten women spoke about their role at the Association, paid homage to women

Landlords in Glasgow are facing stricter new conditions on how they operate their property as part of an effort to curb the impact that houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) can have on communities. The conditions, which cover cleansing issues, repairs to common property and dealing with neighbour comp

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) is inviting entries across eight categories for the TIS National Excellence Awards 2019: Inspire to Achieve, in association with the Scottish Government. With the event fast approaching, there is only two weeks until the closing deadline for entries. Each year a

ADF Architects has ceased trading with the loss of 27 jobs. The highly regarded practice had carried out work on many well-known developments including the Radisson Red hotel near the Hydro, the development of a housing site at the gateway to the Merchant City, the £200 million redevelopment o

Carol Beattie has been appointed by Stirling Council as its new chief executive officer. The local authority said Ms Beattie was unanimously appointed by the recruitment panel yesterday following a rigorous selection process, chaired by council leader Scott Farmer.

CCG (Scotland) Ltd has announced it will take on a minimum of 16 trade apprentices in 2019. The Glasgow-based construction firm will offer each of the new recruits – aged between 16 and 21 - an industry-recognised, four-year programme covering both the practical and theoretical skills of brick

Barratt East Scotland is seeking sub-contractors from across the Central Belt to help fulfil demand for new homes in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife in 2019. The housebuilder will be hosting a “Meet the developer event” to support the company as looks to commence several new build

A Glasgow housing stalwart has retired after four decades of service in the city. Tom Graham, a regeneration officer with Wheatley Group, has left after a distinguished career in housing.