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A prison rehabilitation scheme has donated 50 sleep pods to Aberdeen Cyrenians to protect rough sleepers in severe weather.

Leading animal welfare organisations across Scotland are calling on MSPs to support stronger protections for pet owners in the private and social rental sectors under the proposed Housing (Scotland) Bill, ahead of a crucial debate in Holyrood tomorrow.

One of the largest regeneration proposals for Dumfries and Galloway has heard from more than 1300 people living and working in the area.

Tenants have praised a new £4.8 million housing development in Edinburgh. The Rowanbank development, in the Corstorphine area of the city, consists of 33 flats for social rent with Wheatley Homes East. 

A new energy centre that will provide heat to thousands of homes across Midlothian opened for the first time yesterday. The project is part of a partnership between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall, called Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL), to deliver low carbon energy projects across the region. The

New research from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) in Scotland has revealed that 70% of all councils believe they will be unable to pass a balanced budget within the next five years without immediate changes.

Easthall Park Housing Association is saddened to announce the passing of Mary Davidson. Mary joined the management committee in 1999 and during her 25 years’ tenure held the positions of vice chairperson and chairperson. Mary played a key role on the committee leading the regeneration of the E

Community views are being sought on plans to redevelop an industrial site in Edinburgh's Bonnington district into a mixed-use development.

Nicola Sturgeon MSP will open the first day of Scotland’s Housing Festival in Edinburgh next year. In a session looking at leadership, the former First Minister will be joined by the chair of the Scottish Housing Regulator, George Walker, to discuss and reflect on what separates a good leader

As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes. Combining eco design with industry-leading construction standards, the company says ʻThe Coldwells Build Passivhaus

The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (OHCPP) and its Anti-Poverty Sub-group Partners are engaging in a Winter Campaign against Poverty to help raise awareness of a range of financial and other interventions that are available to help reduce the cost-of-living effects over this Winter p

Monica Patterson, chief executive of East Lothian Council, has announced that she is to retire from her role in February 2025. Ms Patterson, who has been chief executive for almost five years, has spent most of her professional career working in local government.

Clackmannanshire Council has launched an online consultation on the priorities of local services. Like all councils, Clackmannanshire continues to face increasing costs and demand for services, while at the same time, the funding the council receives to run these services is not enough to meet its r

North Ayrshire Council tenants will be asked to share their thoughts on the housing service in the coming weeks. The feedback received during the Tenant Satisfaction Survey will help drive further improvements within North Ayrshire Council’s Housing Service.

Local residents, businesses, and organisations are being urged to contribute their ideas and identify sites for potential development as Fife Council begins preparations for its next Local Development Plan, Fife’s Place Plan.