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The latest insights from an independent evaluation of a pilot programme to prevent youth homelessness are to be shared at a webinar later this month.

Two affordable housing initiatives are among six community projects across the Highlands and Islands that are set to share £965,807 following awards from The Scottish Land Fund (SLF). Lismore Community Trust has been awarded £83,596 to acquire a development plot of land in the village of

Melville Housing Association has marked the start of its 30th anniversary year in style, recording its best satisfaction levels for almost a decade.

Tributes have been paid to housing professional and academic Ann Rosengard following her sudden passing. Heavily involved in the early days of community-based housing associations, Ann worked at Reidvale Housing Association during the 1970s and subsequently was instrumental in the establishment of w

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has launched its first Policy Paper ahead of the Holyrood election and has called for urgent funding solutions for decarbonising social homes.  The ‘Meeting the Challenge of Net Zero’ paper warns that social tenants could face a

Holytown residents recently gathered at the Keir Hardie Sports Centre for a vibrant community engagement event that connected people with essential local services.

Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Group, specialising in property management and estate agency across Scotland’s central belt, has been appointed to manage the portfolio of Glasgow west end letting agent HMO specialist Kohli Properties. With a portfolio of more than 100 properties within Glasgow&rsq

Children First has warned that children trapped in a mental health crisis with nowhere to turn must not become the “new normal”.

The Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee is to explore whether legislation can help community wealth building to be used consistently across Scotland to improve local economies as part of its scrutiny of the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. Community wealth building

Inverclyde Council has appointed Stuart Jamieson as its new chief executive. Mr Jamieson will formally take up post the week beginning Monday, 5 May 2025, replacing current chief executive Louise Long MBE who announced in January this year she was leaving to take up the position of chief executive a

The community renewable energy projects to benefit from the latest round of funding from the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme have been revealed.

The Scottish Government has pledged to bring forward its Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament after revealing revisions that will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems alongside continuing work to reduce fuel poverty.

Awards of over £105,000 have been made to a wide variety of individuals and organisations from the Highland Council Charitable Trusts.   The awards ranged from a few hundred pounds to £10,000.

Cunninghame Housing Association has extended its congratulations to Linda Anderson for her 35 years with the organisation. Linda Anderson has been an integral part of Cunninghame’s journey and is its longest-serving staff member. From her early days to becoming the Association's executive dire

The Passivhaus Trust is now offering targeted support for social housing providers through a series of interactive online Client Club sessions to help accelerate the delivery of new developments.