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A new report has revealed how rapid action saved the lives of 17 overdose victims at Glasgow's Winter Night Shelter last year and the loss of 45 people recorded as homeless in the city. Official figures from the city’s health and social care partnership found that 43 of the people who died wer

A new report has outlined how Edinburgh homelessness charity Rowan Alba is providing homes for life whilst saving the public purse hundreds of thousands of pounds. Published yesterday, ‘From the Pits to the Ritz’ shows not just the positive transformation of people’s lives at the c

The Highland Council has boosted its housing supply with the purchase of eight new bungalows.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published audited financial statements for 2018/19 for all Residential Social Landlords (RSLs).

In a first for Midlothian, five green fully electric vehicles are now available to hire across the region, thanks to a new project delivered by Melville Housing Association. Funded by Transport Scotland’s Plugged-in Households programme and delivered through Energy Saving Trust, the fleet of f

River Clyde Homes has relaunched its campaign ‘Before it’s spent, pay your rent’ to remind people of the risks associated with rent arrears and to prevent people struggling with their finances for the rest of the year.

A charity appeal inviting quilters across Scotland to make patchwork quilts, throws and cushions for young adults who have been homeless or experienced the care system was launched this week by LinkLiving.

Paisley Housing Association held a number of innovative craft workshops to build confidence and develop new skills among local people. A six-week craft-making course delivered by the Association in the heart of Paisley has been a stunning success - prompting huge praise from those taking part.

Fife Council’s planners were celebrating last week after winning two awards in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2019 (SAQP 2019). Martin McGroarty, FC lead professional (Minerals), Mary Stewart, FC service manager (Planning), Mary McLean, FC legal team manager, Kevin Stewart, MSP, J

More than £1.4 billion was invested in 2018-19 to support low-income households across Scotland through investment in housing, childcare, employment support and social security, according to the latest report on the Fairer Scotland Action Plan. The third progress report also found that more th

Tulloch Homes has reported a 2.4% increase in turnover and predicted a steady year ahead powered by the ongoing dualling of the A9 between Perth and the Highlands. The Inverness-based group booked turnover of £51.1 million for the year to the end of June, up on the previous year’s £

Fife Council hosted the 13th House Builders' Forum last week in Lochgelly.

Wishaw & District Housing Association has completed its transfer of engagements to Trust Housing Association following approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association managing director Richard Jennings has been appointed a director of Homes for Scotland (HFS), joining the board of the trade body with immediate effect. HFS works to ensure Scots have access to the homes they need by engaging constructively with decision-maker

Shettleston Housing Association’s Cunningham House development was named Best Affordable Housing Development (urban) in the UK-wide Inside Housing Awards. This small, ambitious project saw off strong competition from six quality affordable housing projects across the country to lift the award