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A consultation to ensure all homes are fully protected against fire and smoke in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy in London has opened for submissions today by the Scottish Government. With different requirements for fire and smoke alarms currently in place for different types of housing, the consul

Dundee will have to build nearly one house a day for the next 22 years to deal with expected populations projections, according to a think-tank. Analysis of official figures by Civitas has suggested that the city will have an extra 9,600 residents by 2039.

Work is set to get underway on the next phase of regeneration at the award-winning Laurieston Living development in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. Laurieston is one of eight Transformational Regeneration Areas (TRA) in the city earmarked for regeneration as part of the Transforming Communities: Glasgo

Margaret Davidson The Highland Council has agreed a plan which will deliver 500 new affordable homes across the region every year for the next five years.

People who have lived through homelessness, including some who still don’t have a permanent home, are to offer advice and support to others thanks to new funding for an innovative project in Dundee. The ‘Time for Change’ volunteers will be trained by housing and homelessness charity Shelter Sc

Around 350 older people across Scotland are set to benefit after Bield landed a £72,000 funding boost. The housing and services provider will use the funds to ensure the continued provision of a number of additional services for residents, service users and their families, including dining out expe

A new £500,000 investment to tackle poverty and inequality and build stronger communities has been launched by housing minister Kevin Stewart. The Scottish Government has joined forces with the Wheatley Foundation, the charitable arm of Wheatley Group, to support a suite of new local initiatives ai

The installation of the first timber superstructures marks an important milestone in the construction of a new mid-market rent development at Burnmouth Road in Barlarnark, as work progresses at pace. Located to the east of Glasgow city centre, close to Garrowhill train station and Edinburgh Road, th

A new report has highlighted a clear growth in the number of social enterprises in Scotland and their economic impact. Launched at the CEIS Policy and Practice conference in Glasgow this week, the latest Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2017 report found that there are now 5,600 social enterpri

The Hillcrest Group recognised staff learning achievements in style at an event at Dundee’s The Quay last night. Over 40 staff members and guests from across Scotland gathered at the Celebrating Achievement ceremony to mark individual successes and qualifications gained by staff over the past 18 m

A community group in Edinburgh has become the first organisation in an urban area to benefit from community right to buy powers. Action Porty has taken ownership of the former Portobello Old Parish Church with a view to transforming it into a multi-use community hub.

Phil Salina’s garden at Hanover Scotland’s Baillie Court in Motherwell A 74 year old pensioner who transformed a small disused patio area at his North Lanarkshire sheltered housing complex into an impressive garden producing everything from potatoes and leeks to tomatoes and strawberries is cele

Bield’s development at Oakburn Gardens in Milngavie is looking for volunteers to provide valuable support for its user services. Volunteer Silver Surfer Tutors are involved in a popular project which teaches tenants how to use modern technology enabling them to become more confident with their lap

Abbeyfield Scotland’s Coatbridge residents faced the ultimate baking challenge as a group of children from a local nursery joined them to make the best cakes. The event is part of regular visits the Coatbridge Preschool Academy nursery in Whifflet, makes to the home, something which both the child

Staff at Langstane Housing Association have voted to take industrial action over a pay dispute. Trade union Unite said 25 of its members will undertake a series of strikes starting on Wednesday 13th September.