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A Community Benefit Society based on the Isle of Arran has been granted planning consent for a 6MW solar farm, with the aim of generating 5,600MWh of clean renewable energy from 2027. Glenkiln Solar Farm will be located around 1km west of Lamlash and will provide enough renewable energy to meet one

A pioneering energy support programme has delivered substantial savings for social housing tenants across the Highlands, helping them cut energy costs and ease financial pressures. Since its launch in May 2023, the Affordable Warmth Highland scheme, led by Albyn Housing Society in partnership with C

The Scottish Land Commission has published a new Route Map to help make sure communities gain real and lasting benefits from nature restoration and investment in Scotland’s natural environment.

Govan Housing Group has raised £2,901.25 for Dementia Scotland. Throughout the financial year 2024-25 the staff at Govan Housing Group joined together to raise money for the charity through a number of fundraising activities.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted three Applications for Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSCs) to Midlothian Council to progress the development of the new Bannock Wood neighbourhood near Bonnyrigg.

People in Newmains have welcomed the official launch of their first-ever five-year Community Action Plan. North Lanarkshire Council's Community Partnership Team worked with the Newmains and District Community Council and local people to develop a plan for the area.  

Scottish Gas is bringing its community roadshow on lowering carbon and reducing household bills to Ardrossan.

Private landlords who have properties to rent are being asked to get in touch with South Lanarkshire Council. The council wants to lease privately owned properties as temporary homeless accommodation.

The Doocot at Pittenweem in Fife is described as a ‘quirky, romantic getaway created out of a historic and very unusual three storey doocot (dovecot).

A proposal has been submitted to transform the site of the former Yates and Sons transport depot on Craigens Road, Cumnock, into a new residential development featuring 49 homes. The site, which has remained derelict since being severely damaged by a fire in March 2009, is now being eyed for redevel

A collection of 48 flats for social rent has been completed in Paisley’s East Lane by The JR Group on behalf of Loretto Housing Association.

A long-vacant care home in Barmulloch could soon be given a new lease of life as a co-living development designed for students and young professionals, following the submission of a revised planning application.

Wheatley Group is now halfway towards its target of recruiting 50 volunteers to support school-based mentoring programme, MCR Pathways. The group pledged earlier this year to sign up 50 staff to act as volunteer mentors for care-experienced young people.

A group of first-year apprentices from City Building have launched a fundraising campaign in support of Glasgow Women’s Aid, as they prepare to take on the Tough Mudder challenge on 9 June. Led by apprentices Lennon  McDade and Zachery Camara, the class decided to tackle the demanding obs

The Water Row Company is celebrating another successful year of delivering free, impartial, and confidential support through its accredited Money Advice Service, securing more than £1.35 million in financial gains for clients across Govan and the surrounding areas. With 555 clients supported a