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The Dundee City Council budget consultation for 2025/26 is now live as it looks to make more than £15 million in savings.

Dangerous cladding on all high-rise buildings in government-funded schemes in England will be fixed by the end of 2029, Angela Rayner has pledged.

Residents, workers and organisations are being invited to help shape the future of services delivered by East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has urged the Scottish Government to reverse cuts to the affordable housing budget as it launches a campaign highlighting the country’s spiralling housing waiting lists and the impact of waiting for a social home. 

Scottish law firm Thorntons has advised on a landmark deal that will secure new social housing for some of the country’s most vulnerable people. Its experts helped UK fund manager Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) to agree a £4.925 million loan from its dedicated social housing fund

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has secured Gold Standard Verification for all its frameworks.

Glasgow City Council has approved the off-market disposal of land at four sites in the city to allow the building of new homes, the creation of a dementia-friendly residential development, the expansion of a city business and the generation of public funds. 

Grant funding of £1 million will be made available to registered social landlords and third sector partners to fund work to help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness, the Scottish Government has announced. The funding was announced by social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville as p

Charities have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to reinstate an energy support payment for all pensioners, describing the move as a "huge relief" for older people. Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville confirmed yesterday that on the roll-out of the new benefit next winte

Clyde Valley Group (CVG) is welcoming applications after it secured £10,000 from the Lintel Trust to establish the Community Opportunity Fund. The Fund is aimed at supporting residents, schools, and community groups in North Motherwell. This new initiative offers a unique opportunity for local

Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of three new proposed commissioners to the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Dr Lucy Beattie and Dr Calum MacLeod as land commissioners and the appointment of Robert Black as tenant farming commissioner at the Scottish Land Commission,

Veterans’ Housing Scotland has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as the charity’s patron. Her Royal Highness assumes the role following a succession of Royal Patrons including King George V, King George VI and Her Majesty, our Late Queen.

Legislation to strengthen tenants’ rights and prevent homelessness has passed Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament.

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign. For 12 days in the lead-up to Christmas, the specialist financial services group is giving £1,000 to ten charities each day - with 120 charities in total be

The vital need for park home residents to receive support with energy costs during the winter months has been highlighted by grant provider Charis as its Park Homes Warm Home Discount is almost fully allocated.