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Aberdeenshire Council’s latest five-year plan for the development of housing across the area has been published.

Rural Stirling Housing Association is continuing to build more affordable homes despite a “testing” year, the housing provider told its AGM. Reduced Government funding for social housing and ever-present cost of living pressures were just two of the ongoing challenges faced by tenants an

The remarkable teams and dedicated professionals who have continued to demonstrate a real commitment to the housing sector throughout 2024 are set to be recognised at the annual Scotland Housing Awards.

A property finance expert has identified small and medium housebuilders as “crucial” to addressing Scotland’s dire housing crisis. Stuart Heslop, of lender Together, which provides corporate, commercial and residential property finance, this week signalled the finance company&rsquo

Lorna Cameron is to retire as Horizon Housing's chief executive officer next month after almost 35 years of public service. Having reached the notable age of 60 earlier this year, Lorna said the time felt right for her to take a break and move on to other things.

The leading global type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, soon to be renamed, Breakthrough T1D’s annual fundraising walk is returning to Aberdeen following a 5-year break from the city.

Homelessness workers in frontline roles have been recognised for the critical jobs they do with the announcement of access to a leading discount scheme.

Energy efficiency charity Scarf will set the stage for its landmark 40th anniversary with a special one-day event in Aberdeen next month. In advance of the registered charity and social enterprise’s milestone birthday next year, and to coincide with Challenge Poverty Week, plans have been unve

Dumfries and Galloway Council is launching a new initiative to address the region’s ongoing population decline and build on the strengths of its vibrant communities.

Environmental charity Changeworks has launched a new service to reach customers at risk of being left behind in the transition to net zero. Funded by SP Energy Networks, the Green Energy Helpline will provide personalised advice on the best options for households in Central and Southern Scotland to

The Scottish Housing News website will be temporarily offline for scheduled maintenance this Sunday 22nd September from 2pm. This downtime will allow us to make a suite of website improvements for the benefit of our readers.

The £4 million restoration of Glasgow’s Elder Park Library involving Elderpark Housing has been hailed by the local community. Community groups and schoolchildren were invited to the facility, now known as Elder Park Library and Community Hub, on Wednesday for an official reopening cerem

The first steps towards a heat network delivery model for Dundee could be taken if councillors approve a report on Monday. The Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee will consider a sourcing strategy to start the process of looking into options for the city.

Lovell joined a long-term resident at a home they built in Holytown for afternoon tea ahead of Scottish Housing Day, which this year highlighted the role well-designed housing plays in helping older adults live independently. Lovell built 20 houses in Holytown, which were designed in partnership wit

An ambitious drive is underway to reduce the number of children living in poverty across North Ayrshire. In June last year, North Ayrshire Council’s cabinet approved the Child Poverty Plan 2023-26, which is a joint plan involving various partners and is a statutory requirement of the Scottish