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The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS) is to re-establish the Scottish Public Information Forum so it can work with stakeholders on access to information rights. Welcoming the publication of responses to Scottish Government proposals to extend Freedom of Information (FoI) law to

A panel of candidates in the upcoming local elections in Dundee take to the stage last night as Shelter Scotland hosted its last of four housing hustings events. Chair for the evening, Kieran Andrews from The Courier, kicked things off by introducing the candidates while addressing the lack of diver

Professor Ken Gibb Professor Kenneth Gibb at the University of Glasgow discusses the new UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE).

Work to transform an iconic historic stable block in Glasgow’s prestigious Merchant City area into 52 mid-market flats for social rent is now underway. Working on behalf of Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) and funded by the Scottish Government, CCG (Scotland) will restore the traditional façade

Work has commenced on 95 new council homes across two sites in West Lothian. A development of 41 new homes in Winchburgh is now underway and enabling works have also begun to facilitate the development of 54 new council homes at Deans South in Livingston.

Cyrenians CEO Ewan Aitken outlines his questions for candidates in the upcoming council elections. The news that we face a snap Westminster election fills me with, at best, mixed emotions. I relish the opportunity to challenge the philosophy which has brought us welfare reforms that are demonstrably

CALA Homes (West) has commenced work on its development of 101 homes at Mansionhouse Road in Langside. The development – which comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom flats and a penthouse collection across three separate buildings – will be constructed sympathetically in a way that complements t

(from left) City Legacy directors - Calum Murray (CCG), Ed Monaghan (Mactaggart & Mickel), Martin Kiely (WH Malcolm) and John Gallacher (Cruden) The consortium of four Glasgow housebuilders that developed the 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village has scooped the prestigious Queen’s Award

Antonine Housing Association has today announced that it has placed an advert with Housing Scotland Today and Scottish Housing News seeking interest in forming a strategic partnership with a larger RSL. Antonine employs 10 staff, owns and manages 330 homes and provides factoring services to 700 owne

Michael Cameron The Scottish Housing Regulator is urging all registered social landlords (RSLs) to make sure they fully comply with their own rules following recent interventions at two housing associations.

A new report has revealed how community controlled housing associations are working hard to ensure that their boards are strong and fit for the future in the light of demographic and other challenges. The report from the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) says that rec

Creative Orange director Les Johnson (left) and Kingdom Group chief executive Bill Banks Kingdom Housing Association, one of Scotland’s longest established housing associations, has revealed a new corporate look to match its new corporate structure.

The Prime Minister and First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have pledged to work with homelessness charity Crisis as it builds its plan to end homelessness for good. As the charity prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, new research has revealed that the large majority of MPs (77%) agree there

Ruth Davidson The Scottish Conservatives have pledged to introduce a package of measures to deliver 100,000 new homes and ensure Scotland has no hard to heat homes by 2030 as the party unveiled its push for planning and housing to enable economic growth.

Dumfries and Galloway social landlord Loreburn Housing Association has been named Best Charity Employer at a major national recruitment awards. The s1jobs Recruitment Awards, which have been running for the past six years, reward businesses and organisations who deliver a great candidate experience