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New powers across areas of health, environment and leisure services could be given to local communities after initial findings from a review into the devolution of local powers show that people overwhelmingly want more say about how public services are run in their area.

The family of a homeless man who died hours after being offered accommodation by a charity have had an action for damages against the support provider dismissed.

Persimmon Homes has successfully appealed against a local authority’s decision to refuse planning permission for a new residential development.

New estimates which suggest that more than one in 10 homes would be classed as being in extreme fuel poverty under the Scottish Government’s proposed new definitions are “deeply worrying” and highlight the need for vital investment, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (

Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) director David Bookbinder responds to Friday’s special Housing First edition of Scottish Housing News with a warning that the policy will not be without its challenges. Strike me down, but am I the only person in the housing wor

The construction of on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate on behalf of Hillcrest Housing Association is now under way. Local stakeholders including Andrew Bowie MP, Cllr Sarah Dickinson and Cllr Sandy Wallace joined Andrew Rae from FM Construction and Hillcrest Housing Association chief execut

A bold and innovative strategic map has been unveiled which lists an ambitious declaration of Ardenglen Housing Association’s vision, purpose and values. Months in the planning, the Strategic Map 2019-21 is designed to encapsulate all that the Castlemilk housing provider stands for and what it

A pilot scheme to help supported housing tenants with odd jobs is to be continued after receiving 100% positive feedback. Over the past six months Queens Cross Housing Association’s six-strong ‘Home Team’ has been taking on a variety of household tasks, not normally covered by tena

LAR Housing Trust has strengthened its board with the appointment of one of the best known figures in Scotland’s legal scene as a trustee. Former Burness Paull chair, Philip Rodney, has joined the housing charity’s board as the organisation targets further growth across Scotland.

A trail-blazing personal development course from Thenue Housing is proving a big hit with its participants. Choices for Change delivers opportunities to people to improve confidence, self-esteem and learn new skills.

Scotland’s veterans minister Graeme Dey MSP met with staff of Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) in Glasgow last week as the charity announced it has secured accreditation as a Living Wage employer. The visit took place at SVR’s Bellrock Close, a development located in the city’s E

Staff and residents at a Hanover (Scotland) housing development in Roseburn in Edinburgh were joined by chief executive Helen Murdoch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the organisation and also mark a major anniversary in the history of the site.

An independent group commissioned by the Scottish Government to examine industry skills has made 40 recommendations to address gaps in housing construction expertise.

This winter, 746 people (82% men and 18% women) have accessed the Winter Care Shelter run by homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust.

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