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Draft legislation designed to lower the cost of energy bills for around 12 million households has been published by the UK government. The Draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariffs Cap) Bill will give energy regulator Ofgem the power to cap standard variable tariffs to households in England, Wales

Image of the Grenfell Tower fire courtesy of Natalie Oxford via Twitter Two housing blocks in Glasgow which were identified as containing ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower are being subject to round-the-clock site patrols, it has emerged.

A housing association which was borne of one man’s determination to find a solution to the desperate situation vulnerable, homeless single people found themselves in during the ‘60s and ‘70s is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Langstane Housing Association’s first office was a former dairy

Councillor Robin Currie officially opening ACHA’s new homes accompanied by Douglas Prophet, the Association’s vice-chair, Alastair MacGregor, chief executive, and new tenants Randolph Anderson and Darran Jamieson Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has officially opened its first new bui

Shire Housing Association has continued to demonstrate its commitment to supporting local communities by donating waterproofs to a local primary school. Working in partnership with repairs contractor Mitie, the Association jointly purchased 31 sets of waterproof jackets and trousers to allow local s

A group of staff from the Scottish Housing Regulator ‎spent a day this week helping to increase biodiversity in Mugdock Country Park‎. The group of ten dug out new ponds, and cut and moved rhododendron trees in the park.

A Build to Rent scheme currently being delivered in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh Housing minister Kevin Stewart has announced the launch of the UK’s first Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS) to support investment in private rented housing.

Scottish Borders Council is to consider a new five-year housing plan for the area next week which could see as many as 1,177 affordable homes delivered. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) identifies how local housing needs and priorities will be addressed, including which housing projects

(from left) Chris Carroll (SAC); Liz Marquis (Energy Agency); Councillor Arthur Spurling; Councillor Julie Dettbarn; Councillor Philip Saxton (portfolio holder for housing and customer services) and Andrew Filby (Energy Agency) on James Street in Tarbolton Major energy efficiency works to be carried

Craig Somerville, Steve Buckler and Graeme Russell sign the new gas servicing contract at Manor Estates headquarters Manor Estates Housing Association has announced the continuation of its partnership with Lothian Gas to maintain, service and upgrade as required, gas central heating systems in its t

Places are still available for people interested in attending the 3rd annual John Wheatley Lecture which is being hosted by Parkhead Housing Association in association with Wheatley Group. The invited audience drawn from civic Scotland across a number of different sectors will hear from the Rt Hon.

James Knowles has been elected as chairperson for Langstane Housing Association following its 39th Annual General Meeting. Bringing with him considerable knowledge of business from many sectors, including raising funding for specialist projects, James currently holds a number of voluntary positions,

Ma’aruf Razzak A Shepherd and Wedderburn director has become the youngest Board member of Grampian Housing Association.

Gordon Nelson The Federation of Master Builders in Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to increase its efforts to solve the housing crisis.

Housing on the Orkney island of Stronsay Housing has a crucial role in supporting sustainable and inclusive economic and community development and population growth in all parts of the Highlands and Islands, according to a new report.