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The British Gas Energy Trust has published its 2024 Impact Report, marking two decades of dedicated efforts to alleviate the detrimental impacts of poverty with a focus on fuel poverty across the UK.

Fife Council said it is continuing to support individuals and families in need and facing crises across the region despite its own serious financial pressures. A report to Fife Council's cabinet committee outlined all the support which has been given this financial year and what changes may need to

A new digital alarm system is to be introduced that will help keep vulnerable citizens safe in their homes across the North East.   Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with Bon Accord Care, and Health and Social Care Partnerships in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, have joined the Shared Al

Audit Scotland's Annual Audit Report 2023/24 has commended The Highland Council for its effective financial management and governance arrangements. The 2023/24 report, published in November 2024, has been considered by the council’s Audit Committee. It acknowledges "the council’s effecti

The Highland Council is in the process of producing a new Highland Local Development Plan (LDP).

Bailie Chris Ahern has become the latest Ambassador for Veterans Housing Scotland. Mr Ahern was first elected as a councillor of the Perth City Ward in 2017 and re-elected in 2022.

Kingdom Group is partnering with Scottish charity Change Mental Health, welcoming Isla Aitchison as a new mental health resilience support worker on its Tenancy Support Service (TSS) team. Isla’s role has been created through a new partnership with Change Mental Health and marks the first coll

Falkirk Council's Building Maintenance Division (BMD) has responded quicker to repairs and reduced backlogs for upgrades and adaptations in the past year.

Thousands of children from disadvantaged backgrounds will benefit from free breakfasts, thanks to £3 million from the Scottish Government. Announced in the draft Budget for 2025-26, Bright Start Breakfasts will help more primary school children get a healthy start to the day. The initiative wi

A survey is being launched today to gather local views on potential changes to the services provided by Orkney Islands Council - as the local authority begins to plan for its budget setting process in February. The council will be advised what its budget allocation will be from the Scottish Governme

A huge West Lothian town-centre art project was revealed last week in the form of a mural devised and painted by 500 members of the community in Winchburgh. Around 60 litres of paint in seven bright colours have been applied to a surface of more than 100 square metres over the past four months to cr

Former provost Robert Moran has been chosen as the new leader of Inverclyde Council. Councillor Moran was elected unopposed as the leader following a full council meeting on Thursday 5 December 2024.

Wheatley Group has received real Living Wage accreditation for the first time. The accreditation is a recognition that the group is committed to paying its 3000 employees, as well as contracted staff, the real Living Wage of at least £12.60 per hour. 

Moray Council has announced its new chief executive is Karen Greaves BEM, due to take up the post in Spring 2025. Karen joins the local authority from Orkney Islands Council where she is currently the corporate director for strategy, performance and business solutions. Having joined Orkney Islands C

The Scottish Housing Regulator published its first annual report on the notifiable events (NEs) which registered social landlords (RSLs) reported in 2023/24.