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Walking and cycling charity Sustrans Scotland outlines how an active workforce can benefit your business.

New figures released by the Scottish Government's annual Health Survey have indicated that more people living in Scotland have been worried about running out of food in the past year.

A final proposal for a member’s bill to improve protection for people who purchase a new-build home has been lodged at the Scottish Parliament.

A plan to introduce a biomass boiler system at a housing development in North Ayrshire is to be the subject of a public consultation. North Ayrshire Council is asking residents to have their say on the proposal, which would deliver savings on energy bills for tenants and reduce greenhouse gas emissi

Paisley Housing Association has worked together with Paisley artist Mark Worst to create a new large mural called 'The Young Poet'. The partnership has resulted in the creation of a fresh new look upon a tenement in Paisley which is now home to the mural.

Caledonia Housing Association has launched an electric car-sharing programme in Muirton, Perth.

A Linstone Housing car-sharing initiative has received funding to expand following a hugely successful introduction. Mhairi Black MP with residents and the team from Linstone’s car club

Pupils from Kettle Primary School visited the site of a new affordable housing development at Monksmoss Ladybank in Fife to learn about the progress at the site. The Monksmoss Ladybank site is currently under development to convert the empty field to an area holding 22 new houses.

Joe McCormack was always meant to work at Bethany Christian Trust. Even at the height of his own addiction; he knew there was something more being asked of him. He said: “In 2008 I was walking down Leith Walk drunk and I felt the Holy Spirit say ‘You are going to work for Bethany one day

Homeowners in England will be allowed to add two storeys to their homes without having to get planning permission, under new proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party.

Four energy suppliers have been issued with final orders to compel them to make £14.7 million in outstanding payments they owe to comply with the Renewables Obligations schemes by 31 October 2019.

The Edinburgh-based social enterprise Social Bite has entered into its first retail partnership with Scotmid.

Partners from the Clackmannanshire Alliance are coming together during Challenge Poverty Week which takes place from the 7th-11th October to call for more compassion to break the grip of poverty on people’s lives.

Edinburgh has been announced as one of four cities to join a global movement of cities working towards sustainability, prosperity, inclusivity and resilience goals.

Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has launched a consultation to help inform the upcoming budget which will be set in February 2020. From now until the end of January, members of the public can participate in a new online points simulator tool, available here.