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New measures will be introduced to improve and maintain tenement flats across Scotland.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published revised engagement plans for Weslo Housing Management and Wheatley Group. The Regulator is engaging with Weslo about its governance, financial health and its development and investment plans.

A masterplan to deliver around 1,200 homes, a primary school, and retail units in Kirkcaldy has been approved by councillors.

Doug Gibson, programme manager at Housing First Scotland Pathfinder, discusses the moves made by local authorities and their partners in the move towards a system of rapid rehousing in Scotland. There’s a saying that people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they ca

The future delivery of social care in Scotland and the changes needed to meet current and increasing future demand are the subject of a new Scottish Parliament inquiry.

River Clyde Homes has obtained two eviction orders from Greenock Sheriff Court to evict tenants for anti-social behaviour. Due to a conviction for drug dealing, the Sheriff granted an order to terminate the tenancy a resident in Belville Street. In addition, an order was obtained to evict another te

Linstone Housing’s work with its communities has been recognised at a national award ceremony. Debs Allan (left) and Lesley-Anne Junner, director of finance and corporate services at Linstone, with the award

Fife-based Kingdom Housing Association rounded off a year of 40th anniversary celebrations by delivering some festive cheer across the Central Belt. Food banks in Glenrothes, Dunfermline and Falkirk received donations of much-needed food, toiletries and festive treats.

Almond Housing Association is making sure everyone has what they need for the festive season through its Operation: Happy Christmas campaign. Through this campaign, they are distributing Winter Packs, Festive Food Parcels, pantomime tickets and much more to local families over the Christma

A year on from the publication of the Scottish Government's Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan, housing minister Kevin Stewart reflects on the progress which Scotland has made. The festive period is often a reminder of the things we can take for granted: family and friendship, safety, warmth,

The developers behind the new town of Shawfair have committed to a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) that will accelerate the delivery of a well-designed, sustainable community that promotes wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. The three-year agreement between Shawfair LLP, Midlothian Council

Monica Patterson has been named preferred candidate for the role of East Lothian Council’s new chief executive. Having spent most of her professional career in local government. Ms Patterson was head of housing services with North Lanarkshire Council before joining East Lothian Council in 2010

Clackmannanshire Council has agreed to consult on the first significant stage of the review of the Local Development Plan (LDP).

North Lanarkshire Council has launched a new comparison website to make help residents find the best price with energy providers. Lynda Stevenson, service delivery manager with Heather Brannan-McVey, convener of communities & housing and Laura Lindsay, campaign officer

Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Comann Eachdraidh Eirsgeidh (Eriskay Historical Society) and a housing project in Arisaid are set to benefit from receiving a share of £1.3 million of funding from the Scottish Land Fund.