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Consumer Scotland has warned of “stark deficiencies” in the Warm Home Discount Scheme (WHD) and is recommending a range of reforms to improve it in both the short and longer term.

Stephen Flynn, MP for Aberdeen South and SNP leader in Westminster, recently visited Barratt Homes’ King’s Gallop development in Aberdeen. He met with the site’s manager, Marc Duncan, who received a Quality Award in NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards in 2025 for his high-quality

Dundonians are being encouraged to have their say on the future of all types of housing in the city with the launch of a new consultation.

Commonwealth Games mascot “Finnie” added a festive sparkle to Thenue’s end of year Christmas community event. The popular mascot, who is the face of the Glasgow 2026 Games, dropped in to the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre.

A report presented to Cowdenbeath Area Committee members has shown the scale of work being done to support local families facing poverty – and the strength of partnerships making it happen. Families in the Cowdenbeath area are getting vital help thanks to a strong network of local organisation

Residents at John Smith Court in Airdrie are benefiting from a major improvement project that has made upper-floor homes more accessible for older people and those with reduced mobility.

A range of savings and adjustments have been agreed by councillors last week in the first steps taken towards closing a £9.2 million budget gap for 2026/27.

East Lothian Council has commissioned a survey to find out more about the housing circumstances and needs of people on its council housing list.

The winners of the Scottish Borders Design Awards, organised by Scottish Borders Council, have been announced at a ceremony held at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the awards are one of Scotland’s longest-running platforms for showcasing design excellence at

Oak Tree Housing Association has been delighted to support a series of festive community activities throughout December, bringing residents, families, contractors and local partners together to celebrate the Christmas period and support households across Inverclyde. At the start of the month, the As

A visit from the Scottish Government minister for social care and mental wellbeing Tom Arthur rounded out a busy first year of operation last week for popular north Glasgow community space the Cowlairs Community Flat + Garden, operated by West of Scotland Housing Association’s charitable subsi

Beech Grove Homes and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association, both part of Sanctuary Group, have submitted a pre-application notice to Glasgow City Council, signalling its intention to bring forward a revised planning application for the final phase of its flagship masterplan development at The Vic

A landmark £67 million health, social care, and community facility has officially opened in the heart of Glasgow’s East End, complete with a fitting tribute to Parkhead Housing Association founding member John Ferguson MBE. Developed by Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, the Par

Proposals to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Stirling Council area over the next five years have been approved.

More than 837,000 payments have been made to people across Scotland to help with heating costs this winter, thanks to a unique package of support. More than 268,500 payments for Child Winter Heating Payment and Winter Heating Payment – support only available in Scotland – have been paid