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A housebuilding firm has been fined after instructing workers to carry out land clearance which obstructed and damaged a large active badger sett.

Edinburgh-based residential and commercial property developer AMA Newtown has confirmed it is the preferred bidder for Summerhall, the arts venue which was faced with a winding up petition at the start of this month. AMA has pledged that the arts will remain a priority in developing a sustainable fu

Decisions into planning applications for the final phase of residential development at Bangour Village Hospital site at Dechmont have been delayed for a month.

Link Housing welcomed delegates from across the housing sector to the first ‘in-person’ CX-Feedback, Scottish Tenant Engagement Network (STEN) last week.

Local people in Castlemilk heard about plans for a new community hub and growing space at its very first outdoor Autumn Festival. Ardenglen Housing Association used the festival as an opportunity to consult local people about how they would like the hub and the growing space to be used.

Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront.

The cost of renting in Scotland’s PRS is beginning to ease whilst policy measures for rent controls continue their journey through Parliament.

Scotland’s housing emergency and child poverty are inextricably linked, according to a new briefing by two leading charities.

Lovell Homes has marked the start of a new development, at Central Square in Winchburgh 12 miles from Edinburgh, with a sod-cutting ceremony. The mixed-tenure development will feature 176 energy-efficient homes, with 107 for private sale and 69 available for social rent. 

East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Wallyford Primary School. As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

The upcoming Budget is a chance for the new UK Government to show it’s serious about tackling the housing emergency, Shelter Scotland has claimed.  The housing and homelessness charity said every level of government has a duty to respond to Scotland’s housing emergency and urged Cha

A retiring staff member at Thenue Housing has revealed a century-old and surprising connection to Glasgow’s now firmly established café culture. For Paola Doyle’s family founded the iconic Grosvenor Café in the city’s west end – a revelation that many other hous

The Court of Session has granted permission to proceed in the judicial review challenge against decisions to cut to the Winter Fuel Payment.

In a night celebrating outstanding achievements across Scotland's business community, Hillcrest’s CEO Angela Linton has been awarded the highly coveted Leader of the Year title at the 2024 Courier Business Awards. Recognised for her exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to the soc

Hanover Scotland has announced a transformative partnership with digital care expert Appello to deliver cutting-edge telecare services.