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The UK’s first vending machine which gave out free food and clothes to homeless people has been removed following a trial. Launched in Nottingham last November by charity Action Hunger, the machine stocked items such as fruit, socks and toothpaste.

Arklet and Hanover (Scotland) Housing Associations have agreed to enter into detailed discussions about a potential formal partnership between the two organisations. Leading up to this, Arklet had undertaken a strategic options review which resulted in an invitation to housing organisations to explo

Minister Jeane Freeman and Wheatley Foundation Chair Sir Harry Burns with tenants who have benefited from My Great Start, staff and Wheatley Foundation Board Members A pioneering service run by Wheatley Group to support new tenants make the most of their new home has helped more than 1,500 people in

Residents have official moved into Angus Council's £2 million housing redevelopment at Viewmount.

Bield is calling on locals in West Lothian to help senior citizens get crafty by volunteering at its West Calder housing development. Stewart Court, a retirement housing development situated in the centre of town is seeking new volunteers to assist with social activities, helping to make a differenc

The Scottish Land Commission has announced a free day-long seminar on public interest-led development, bringing together developers, local authorities, architects, surveyors, investors and members of the public. The seminar, taking place in Glasgow on 25 April 2018, will consider:

The Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN) has published a pocket guide to social enterprises operating in or from Glasgow. The guide breaks down social enterprises by category and includes information on a number of housing companies, including Link, Cassiltoun Housing Association, Glen Oaks Hous

Tenants at a retirement housing development in Stenhousemuir have hosted a lunch to thank the installation team who fitted their new shower rooms.

A children's clothing drive organised by River Clyde Homes has raised £500 for local primary schools.

Pauline McNeill MSP Scottish Labour has accused the Scottish Government of "draining" £29 million from the housing budget by handing Help-to-Buy fees to other spending departments.

Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick The majority of local councils in England are struggling to find any stable housing for homeless people in their area, leaving them forced to place more and more people in unstable temporary accommodation, a new state-of-the-nation report from Crisis and the Joseph Rown

Simon Rubinsohn Lack of supply continues to push up prices in the Scottish housing market and slow down demand, according to the March 2018 RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

Jamie Hepburn Minister for Employability and Training Jamie Hepburn has lent his support to a national plan which aims to increase Modern Apprenticeships in the housing sector and build a skilled and motivated workforce for the future.

Victoria Smith The number of English landlords registering tenancy deposits on properties in Scotland has risen by over 430% since 2012, according to new research by SafeDeposits Scotland.

Shannon Green with her son Jackson The first residents have moved in to a new affordable housing development in South Ayrshire and they are already feeling the benefits of the move.