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The Scottish Government’s chief planner John McNairney and minister for local government, housing and planning Kevin Stewart have issued a letter in relation to implications for Scotland's planning system as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and the resultant need for social distancing. The

Chris Dunn, partner at Brodies LLP, details the current issues facing Scottish housing associations in terms of banking and finance in the current COVID-19 climate. Amongst the multitude of issues currently facing housing associations during the COVID-19 pandemic, one focus of FDs and boards ne

Wheatley Group has provided more than 100 empty homes to local authorities as temporary accommodation for homeless people. The group announced last month that it plans to hand over void properties to councils across Scotland to house homeless people in response to the impact of the coronav

Loreburn Housing Association has taken steps to identify tenants over 70 and those who might be more vulnerable in the current COVID-19 circumstances. After implementing a Business Continuity Plan two weeks ago and moving the workforce to home working, an immediate action was taken to identify those

Elderpark Housing Association has praised the "outstanding” efforts of its own staff and of thousands of others across Scotland as they throw a lifeline to tenants everywhere. Elderpark said the housing association movement, already hugely respected within Scotland&rsq

More than 350 meals are being delivered individually to homeless people in Glasgow every day in what is believed to be the city’s largest co-ordinated mobilisation of food parcels by local charities and community groups.

Scots are being urged to show their appreciation for the work of Scotland’s vast army of social care workers who are continuing to provide vital services to older and vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis. Housing and care provider Blackwood is promoting a campaign to shine

Volunteers from across the River Clyde Homes Group have been out on the frontline helping society’s most vulnerable as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continue to rise. Staff from across the organisation have been working closely with Inverclyde Council to deliver essential food

The Cruden Group has responded to a call for help to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline care workers.

Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland has been updated to help provide clarity on protecting employees in the fight against coronavirus. The guidance provides further information for employers and makes clear that those providing essential services must follow social distancing requi

A Scandinavian-style sanctuary house for children who have been victims or witnesses of crime is set to open in Scotland next year, marking the first of its kind to open in the UK.

Govan Housing Association has revealed it will suspend its agreed rent increase in light of the current coronavirus circumstances but rent rises at two north east local authorities will go ahead as planned. The 3% increase in rent which was due to commence for Govan Housing Association tenants from

Scottish Greens housing spokesperson Andy Wightman has warned that tenants served eviction notices may still be cast out during the coronavirus lockdown after the party’s proposals to strengthen an emergency eviction ban were rejected by MSPs. The emergency legislation passed this week extends

Harper Macleod partner Collette Miller offers some practical guidance for social landlords looking to sign up new tenants during the current pandemic. Many social landlords in Scotland are having to adapt, along with the rest of us, to new ways of working in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has provided a progress report on the work of the Social Housing Resilience Group.