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The framework for the first homes in the initial phase at Maidenhill has been erected as homebuilders CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland drive forward the brand new community in Newton Mearns. This milestone marks the completion of the initial works and access to Maidenhill, which has

The Highland Council has launched a month of public engagement activity amid plans for a potential budget gap of £66.7 million over the next three years. The exact size of the shortfall will not be known until the release of the Scottish Government's budget and grant settlement figures in December

Dr Graham Sharp, chair of the Accounts Commission East Lothian Council has improved significantly but faces big challenges with a rising population, according to the local authority watchdog.

Councillor Peter Barrett Perth & Kinross Council is performing well against a number of housing service areas, a new report has highlighted.

(from left) David Bookbinder, Paul McVey, Kevin Stewart, Julianne Scarlett and Stuart McMillan An evening reception was held at the Scottish Parliament this week to celebrate Cloch Housing Association’s 50 years as a social housing landlord in Inverclyde.

The students in Castlemilk Students from the University of Stirling have visited Castlemilk as they see first-hand the vital work being done by community-based housing associations.

More than 270 River Clyde Homes customers are enjoying cheaper energy having switched to not-for-profit energy supplier Our Power. River Clyde Homes is a partner in the new energy supply company that aims to cut millions of pounds from bills in some of Scotland's most disadvantaged communities.

Over 140 members of the Toryglen community came together to enjoy a ‘Spooky GLOW party’ on Hallows Eve, an event organised by Thistle Housing Association. Cornerstone Hall, based in the heart of the Toryglen Community, GLOWED for the duration of the event whilst families were fully entertained.

MSPs show support for social enterprise Caring Christmas Trees Scottish politicians gathered at Holyrood this week to show support for Caring Christmas Trees (CCT), a unique social enterprise which has been running for 16 years and supports the work of homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust.

David Orr Clarion Housing Group has announced that David Orr has joined the group Board from November 1.

Chris Martin A new chief executive has been appointed to lead Social Enterprise Scotland forward to the next stage of its development.

Brenda Higgins Three housing organisations have been shortlisted as potential partners to merge with Wishaw and District Housing Association (WDHA).

A Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) that would see almost 8,500 new affordable homes built in over the next five years has been approved by Glasgow City Council. The plan for the years 2019/20–2023/24 outlines Glasgow’s plans and priorities around affordable housing in the city to create

CIH Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to be realistic and clear about the resources needed to achieve a new fuel poverty target. The government’s Fuel Poverty Bill sets out proposals for a new statutory target to reduce fuel poverty to no more than 5% of households in Scotland by 2040. It

Geraldine Baird MBE is presented with the Helen McGregor Award by Andrew Robertson EVH’s Annual Conference at the Fairmont in St Andrews was the setting for the ceremony to announce the winner of this year’s Helen McGregor Award.