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The first sheltered housing project to be delivered by construction and infrastructure-focused partnership hub South West on behalf of North Ayrshire Council is set to get under way following a ground-breaking ceremony. The £6 million project will deliver 36 new dwellings on the site of the former

Cyrenians chief executive Ewan Aitken reflects on new homelessness research from Crisis. The recent report from the excellent Heriot Watt University commissioned by Crisis as part of their 50th year anniversary predicting a 50% plus rise in homelessness is shocking, but it comes as no surprise for m

Glasgow-based construction firm CCG has completed a window replacement contract to 86 properties in the south of the city on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association. Works were undertaken to properties along Langside Road and involved the installation of the CCG-manufactured Dual Turn Timber Window

Tristian Thomson Twelve young people were given work placements with local trades employers, including Hillcrest Maintenance Services (HMS), as part of a Prince's Trust Scotland initiative in Dundee earlier this month.

Eleanor and two of her volunteers prepare for the re-opening A trail-blazing community initiative which has helped low income families with furniture for 25 years is back with help from Maryhill Housing.

Bield’s development at Glebe & Warrick Courts in Cumnock is looking for volunteers to provide valuable support for its service users. Glebe & Warrick are looking for a volunteer social activity assistant to help organise opportunities for social interaction within the development and the w

Ayrshire Housing has supported a series of summer coaching sessions organised by Whitletts Victoria Junior Football Club. A grant from the Association paid for goals, balls, bibs and other training aids. The sessions were held at the John Pollock Centre and were open to children and young people in

The Townlands Barn in Cromarty (image courtesy of the Highland Historic Buildings Trust) The Highland Council has approved the use of Landbank funding to assist in the development of affordable housing in the region.

A plan designed to help people in Dundee who are homeless and to prevent it happening in the first place is set to be discussed by councillors. ‘Not Just A Roof’ sets out the strategic direction for the Dundee Homeless and House Options Strategic Planning Partnership for the next five years.

Construction at the second phase of Fife Housing Group’s building project in Crombie is now underway following the success of phase one. The venture, which has been jointly funded by Fife Housing Group, the Scottish Government and Fife Council, will see an investment of £2.7 million to develop 19

Alison Watson A new service is to offer support for members of the Gypsy Traveller community in the Forth Valley in an effort to relieve poverty and stop them becoming homeless.

Almost £1.5 million of improvements to council houses across Dundee could be on the cards if councillors approve a series of tenders next week. Work includes roof replacement in Camperdown and Cragiebank, off street parking in Fintry Crescent and window replacement in Happyhillock, Douglas, Linlath

Orkney Islands Council has become the first Scottish island authority to appoint an empty homes officer. The officer will work with North Ronaldsay Trust to bring empty homes back into use with the hope the project could be a model for other communities.

Alan Ward Rent payments should be included when calculating credit scores to support tenants wanting to buy a home of their own, according to a new poll.

Plans for a new community to the east of Aviemore are expected to get the final seal of approval from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) this week. Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) was granted in March 2014 for a new community of 1,500 homes as well as business and community facili