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Milnbank Housing Association celebrated its 50th anniversary at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was attended by nearly 90 shareholders.

Holmes Miller has acquired Coltart Earley Architecture (CEA), the Glasgow-based architectural practice founded in 1990 by Bill Coltart and Stewart Earley. The deal is set to strengthen Holmes Miller's presence in Scotland's social and affordable housing sector, in which CEA has delivered high-qualit

Fife Council has agreed to buy eight new-build bungalows at Queen's Meadow, Coaltown of Balgonie as part of its Affordable Homes programme. The move was agreed by councillors at a meeting of the cabinet committee on 9 October, subject to consultation with ward councillors. It's a further commitment

Places for People (PfP) Scotland has appointed Moira Sibbald as the new chair of its board, taking over from Pamela Scott who has served her maximum term in the role.  Moira joined the PfP Scotland board in February 2021 and brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to her new leade

Grampian Housing Association recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at a stakeholder event attended by past and present board members and staff, as well as partners, consultants, contractors, funders and charities. The gathering served as a moment to reflect on the organisation's significant achie

A Dundee family support centre and adventure play space for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, along with their families, has officially reopened after a £1.5 million refurbishment.

The continuing work to tackle poverty and inequalities has released more than £12.5 million to support people across Aberdeenshire in the past year, councillors have been told.  Details of work undertaken under the Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Strategic Partnership were presented to

A number of local groups are celebrating a major financial boost after becoming recipients of North-Ayrshire wide fund. The council’s Communities and Place Fund is set to contribute £397,000 to 24 local groups. The fund is comprised of a £250,000 allocation from the UK Shared Prosp

Prospect Community Housing held a formal opening on Wednesday 8 October to celebrate the completion of its development at Clovenstone Close, Edinburgh. Prospect have been working with the contractor, J Smart and Co (Contractors) PLC over the past seven years to develop this site.

Law firm Harper Macleod has been appointed as sole legal adviser to Shire Housing Association (SHA) following a competitive tender process. The appointment will see Harper Macleod’s public sector real estate and housing team provide legal support across a range of areas as SHA continues to gro

Every primary three pupil in Nairnshire has been kitted out in club colours thanks to a former Nairn resident who now heads up a real estate firm. Marking 50 years since its 1976 Highland League triumph, Nairn County Football Club recently provided pupils from Auldearn, Ardersier, Cawdor, Croy, Mill

Shetland Islands Council is inviting the public to comment on proposals relating to the three conservation areas in the Lerwick Lanes, Lerwick New Town and Scalloway. The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 states that conservation areas “are areas of special

Tenants in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following investment of almost £6.5 million in social housing by Stirling Council and the Scottish Government. The new homes, off Main Street in Old Plean, are a mix of wheelchair standard three-bedroom bungalows, as well as two, t

House prices in Scotland continued to rise, but at a slightly slower rate than was seen previously, according to the September Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.  A net balance of 28% of surveyors in Scotland report that prices rose in the latest report,

A Glasgow homeless night shelter has been refused planning permission after councillors narrowly voted to reject an appeal, though the facility will be allowed to continue operating temporarily while a new application is prepared. Homeless Project Scotland (HPS), which runs the Glassford Street shel