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The average local authority in England would like to build 1,800 homes for social rent every year, 18 times more than they currently expect to develop, according to new research. Public sector procurement specialist Scape Group said that councils’ realistic aspirations to build over the next ten y

Scottish communities minister Aileen Campbell MSP launching the service in Dumfries CAB At least 15,000 households each year are expected to benefit from the new Financial Health Check service which has been launched by Citizens Advice Scotland.

The 14,000 Scottish homes which use coal as their main form of heating must switch to cleaner alternatives if Scotland is to hit its ambitious climate change targets, according to industry body Scottish Renewables. A home heated by coal emits up to five times more carbon than one heated using a mode

The framework for the first homes in the initial phase at Maidenhill has been erected as homebuilders CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland drive forward the brand new community in Newton Mearns. This milestone marks the completion of the initial works and access to Maidenhill, which has

The Highland Council has launched a month of public engagement activity amid plans for a potential budget gap of £66.7 million over the next three years. The exact size of the shortfall will not be known until the release of the Scottish Government's budget and grant settlement figures in December

Dr Graham Sharp, chair of the Accounts Commission East Lothian Council has improved significantly but faces big challenges with a rising population, according to the local authority watchdog.

Councillor Peter Barrett Perth & Kinross Council is performing well against a number of housing service areas, a new report has highlighted.

(from left) David Bookbinder, Paul McVey, Kevin Stewart, Julianne Scarlett and Stuart McMillan An evening reception was held at the Scottish Parliament this week to celebrate Cloch Housing Association’s 50 years as a social housing landlord in Inverclyde.

The students in Castlemilk Students from the University of Stirling have visited Castlemilk as they see first-hand the vital work being done by community-based housing associations.

More than 270 River Clyde Homes customers are enjoying cheaper energy having switched to not-for-profit energy supplier Our Power. River Clyde Homes is a partner in the new energy supply company that aims to cut millions of pounds from bills in some of Scotland's most disadvantaged communities.

Over 140 members of the Toryglen community came together to enjoy a ‘Spooky GLOW party’ on Hallows Eve, an event organised by Thistle Housing Association. Cornerstone Hall, based in the heart of the Toryglen Community, GLOWED for the duration of the event whilst families were fully entertained.

MSPs show support for social enterprise Caring Christmas Trees Scottish politicians gathered at Holyrood this week to show support for Caring Christmas Trees (CCT), a unique social enterprise which has been running for 16 years and supports the work of homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust.

David Orr Clarion Housing Group has announced that David Orr has joined the group Board from November 1.

Chris Martin A new chief executive has been appointed to lead Social Enterprise Scotland forward to the next stage of its development.

Brenda Higgins Three housing organisations have been shortlisted as potential partners to merge with Wishaw and District Housing Association (WDHA).