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A new £10,000 Community Benefits Fund, supported by Cruden and the City of Edinburgh Council, has officially opened for applications.

Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre. Contractor Ogilive Construction is building 23 one- and two-bedroom flats in two blocks along with car parking and access routes, landscaping an

Coordinated by HACT and already backed by more than 20 influential organisations, senior leaders across the UK social housing sector have come together to launch a groundbreaking Social Housing Collaboration and R&D Programme. In the face of mounting pressures, this initiative aims to catalyse l

Scottish Renewables has called on the Scottish Government to take a tailored approach to community benefits to ensure they deliver a lasting strategic legacy. In response to a public consultation on community benefits from renewable energy developments, Scottish Renewables has advocated for flexibil

A heartwarming display of community spirit brought some early Easter treats to North Glasgow last week. Following the success of a toy drive in December, ng homes employees once again came together to support the community, collecting dozens of Easter treats for local children.

Scots struggling to pay their council tax bills have been urged not to delay seeking help, as local authorities tighten their rules on recovering missed payments. Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the free moneyadvice.scot service, said stricter recovery policies are likely to have the biggest impa

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced a partnership with VELUX to secure an improved operating environment for the SME home builder sector, contributing to the growth and sustainability of this vital group which has seen a significant reduction in activity since 2017. In June 2024, HFS published it

Over £3 million has been put into the pockets of Dundee pensioners, thanks to city-wide efforts encouraging people to apply for Pension Credit.

Hillcrest has appointed John Alexander as its new chief executive, starting in early Summer 2025. Currently the head of local authorities within SSEN Transmission, John Alexander is the former leader of Dundee City Council, board member of NHS Tayside and a member of the National Advisory Council. H

Reidvale Housing Association (RHA) has launched a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify a community-focused organisation to lease and lead the future operation of the Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre – a valued local asset located in the heart of Dennistoun. Originally establish

A sod-cutting ceremony to mark the start of works took place on 9th April attended by Ahsan Afzal and Grant Millar from Ambassador Group, Alan Tang, group CEO and executive director from Funder, Far East Orchard (“FEOR”), members of the design team, and Clark Contracts project team, incl

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £3.9 million in funding to seven organisations with a track record of making a significant contribution to Scotland’s historic environment through its latest round of Partnership Fund grants. The Partnership Fund was created in 2021,

Residents of 20 blocks of flats in Coatbridge are already feeling the benefits following the completion of an ambitious energy efficiency refurbishment project.

North Lanarkshire Council has completed another housing project delivering new homes in the heart of the Motherwell community. A total of 48 new flats at Brandon Street are now home to tenants and form part of the council's ambitious new housing supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.

Ongoing efforts to combat poverty in Dundee will be outlined to councillors on Monday, April 21. Two items on the agenda of the City Governance Committee focus on work which is helping city individuals and families who are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis.