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Argyll and Bute Council has published an update on its preparations to meet an estimated funding gap of more than £6 million next year. Reports that will be considered at this week’s policy and resources committee set out progress in identifying options for cutting costs, making savings

Council house tenants across South Lanarkshire can now have their say on the level of rents for 2021/22 and what the money will be spent on. Consultation is underway and all South Lanarkshire Council tenants are being asked to take part in a short online survey.

Homelessness charity Simon Community Scotland has launched an urgent appeal for financial donations to give hope, safety and comfort to the nation’s most vulnerable people this winter. A similar appeal last year saw large donations of clothing, toiletries and snacks, as well as cash.

Repairs and maintenance contractor Home Fix Scotland has partnered with Inverclyde Community Trust to launch a new pilot scheme offering employment support to those who need it most. The project, which began last month, will assess the viability of a new service aiming to provide close cleaning, bul

Health and social care staff feel a strong sense of pride in their service and achievements despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey has found. The Everyone Matters Pulse Survey found that despite concerns about challenges in both their work and personal lives, staff expresse

Enforcement of evictions from rented properties will be halted in Scotland for a six week period until mid-January, the Scottish Government has announced.

Stirling Council has outlined ambitious plans to deliver affordable homes across the region for the benefit of all its communities. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2021/22 to 2025/26 sets out the council’s approach to invest in and deliver affordable housing throughout Stirling ov

Work at a housing site in Bishopton has been suspended after a piling rig fell over on Wednesday.

Work is under way to design around 150 brand new affordable homes at the former Silverlea care home in North West Edinburgh following the appointment of construction firm Hart Builders. The City of Edinburgh Council-led development, which could start on site as early as Summer 2022, aims to bring th

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured a Resolution to Grant detailed planning permission from the City of Edinburgh Council for 132 new homes at West Mains in Ratho Station. Situated on land off Hillwood Gardens, towards the eastern boundary of Ratho Station, this 11.33-acre site is identified for

Hart Builders has started on site at a development of 69 high quality affordable new homes at Coopersknowe in Galashiels for Eildon Housing Association.

Irvine Housing Association is to receive funding from the Scottish Government to support its drive to tackle homelessness. The £105,000 grant will specifically be used to fund two new support coordinators who will form part of a new ‘Housing First for Families’ support service.

Tenants and staff from Kingdom Housing Association gathered online to celebrate all the good that has been achieved during a challenging year at the Association’s Scottish themed winter gathering.

Langstane Housing Association has decided to make a £350 donation to its charity of choice AberNecessities in lieu of sending traditional Christmas cards. Recently the senior management team at the association considered a request from AberNecessities to provide sponsorship for Christmas Eve b

Lar Housing Trust has become the first Scottish business to be awarded an international kitemark in recognition of its sustainability credentials. Lar has been awarded the ESGmark after meeting strict criteria in relation to its environmental, social and governance policies and practices and now joi