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David Cameron Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed to work with the Scottish Government to deliver funding for a Tay Cities Deal.

Susanne Webster As the national rollout of digital smart meters gets underway, Susanne Webster, policy and practice co-ordinator at CIH Scotland blogs about the potential impact and how the new meters can help us all make smarter energy choices.

Six of the seven successful Keys to Learn students with their certificates of achievement along with representatives of Routes to Work Ltd, North Lanarkshire Council, New College Lanarkshire and Reeltime Music Seven proud young people from Motherwell and Wishaw are the first to complete a pioneering

Housing and care provider Bield is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in Perth & Kinross. Gladstone Court Retirement Housing Development in Perth is looking for friendly and enthusiastic befrienders and social act

(from left) Tenant Deba Odoko, Kingsley Umweni, Cllr Cammy Day, tenant Stephen Ritchie and tenant Toni Anne Grady City of Edinburgh Council housing convener, Councillor Cammy Day met with tenants yesterday for a tour of the newest completed homes at the Pennywell site.

Almost half of low income households in the UK are not claiming the welfare benefits and tax credits they could be entitled to, according to new research. National charity Turn2us has found that of the 48 per cent of low income households missing out on assistance, 87 per cent have seen no improveme

Young people who are unable to buy their own home often feel frustrated as they struggle to settle down and benefit from the positive qualities of home, a new study has found. The term ‘generation rent’ denotes young people who are increasingly living in the private rented sector for longer peri

Frances Snee By Frances Snee, empty homes adviser at Shelter Scotland

Concerns among Scots about the availability and quality of homes are mounting, while increasing numbers aspire to own the roof over their head, according to a new poll. Conducted by YouGov for HomeOwners Alliance and BLP Insurance, the 2016 Homeowner Survey shows that the appetite amongst residents

Michelle Davitt By Big Issue Invest Scotland manager Michelle Davitt

A new resource has been launched in Edinburgh to enable not only the elderly, but everyone in the capital, to find trusted tradespeople. Care and Repair Edinburgh has launched a website to link up reputable tradespeople with the wider Edinburgh public. The charity has been recommending reliable trad

Local coach Andrew Kirk with Carbrain Primary pupils A North Lanarkshire charity is set to help Cumbernauld kids learn life and sports skills.

(from left) Balma Martinez, Henry Butterfield, Alice Greenhill, Caroline McConnachie, David Cameron and Monika Krumina at Dundee's Shelter Scotland shop A homelessness charity says it is still “in shock” after receiving a donation of ball gowns and prom dresses worth over £21,000.

Housing and care provider Bield is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in Fife. Braehead Gardens Very Sheltered Housing Development in Buckhaven is looking for friendly and enthusiastic befrienders to get to know and s

Alastair Davis, SIS chief executive Scottish third sector lender Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has won a prestigious award from the Cabinet Office for its pioneering work on the SIS Community Capital Fund.