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In a new blog for the Institute for Social Policy, Housing, and Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) at Heriot-Watt University, Professor Glen Bramley reflects on the process of recommending a new definition of fuel poverty in Scotland. The Scottish Government recently announced a new consultation on a Fu

(from left) Peter Russian, CE IIP, Mike Bruce, CE Weslo, Morgan Ramsay, apprentice electrician and Sarah Bickerstaff, head of human resource Weslo Housing Management has once again shown it is amongst the top performing organisations’ in the country by achieving the prestigious Investors in People

Cairn Housing Association tenants gathered at the Engine Shed in Stirling to celebrate a showcase of their art works completed as part of the Cairn NEWS Project. The project, which was run in partnership with Impact Arts, was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Cairn Community Fund. Artist L

Customers of River Clyde Homes were given a festive treat last week with winter parties taking place in both Greenock and Port Glasgow. Over 300 customers, aged over 75, and those living in sheltered housing complexes, enjoyed the tea parties, organised the Inverclyde-based housing association, whil

Board member Mike Tomlinson (left) and director Jim Whiston at the Befriending Project Ayrshire Housing always supports charities at this time of the year which complement its own community and housing work.

Councillors have agreed to designate Restalrig as Edinburgh’s 50th conservation area to protect its historical and architectural significance. Approval was given today after a report was considered by the City of Edinburgh Council’s planning committee, following a public consultation in the loca

A new group is to be established by Stirling Council to ensure residents on Universal Credit continue to be supported. Universal Credit was piloted in Stirling in May 2015 for a small percentage of residents, and fully implemented in June this year for anyone of working age on a low income in or out

A range of options which would save West Dunbartonshire Council up to £4 million in financial year 2018/19 and close a predicted budget shortfall is set to be presented to councillors. A report to the full council meeting on December 20 will outline proposals to address the difference between the f

Scottish Borders Council and Waverley Housing are launching a joint ‘masterplanning’ project in Upper Langlee in Galashiels this month. Particularly focusing on Beech Avenue, Hawthorn Road, Larch Grove and Laurel Grove, the aim of the project is to guide the preparation of a comprehensive and fu

A bespoke retirement village which will house self-contained apartments as well as a range of one and two-storey cottages is to be developed in Aberdeenshire following a site acquisition deal. The Scotland Real Estate team at international law firm DAC Beachcroft has advised Liberty Retirement Livin

Sir Bob Geldof addressed the crowd during the event Two of Scotland largest housing providers have committed 475 homes to be allocated to homeless people across the central belt in the wake of the world biggest sleepout, which raised a minimum of £3.6 million to help end homelessness in the country

The Scottish Housing Regulator has suspended a member of the management committee at Dalmuir Park Housing Association and made statutory appointments to the Association after serious risks were identified in its governance and management. An independent investigation commissioned by the Association

A Build to Rent scheme currently being delivered in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh Investors into Scotland’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector have been urged to ensure that schemes have operational management factored in from the earliest stages of development.

Communities cabinet secretary Angela Constance with staff and volunteers at The Green Room in Kirknewton, who benefited from Community Ownership Support Service funding last year Communities in Scotland own more than 500,000 acres of land, according to new statistics released by the Scottish Governm

An employability course aimed at young people between the ages of 16 and 25 has been named ‘Youth Employability Project of the Year 2017’ at the SURF Awards. LinkLiving’s Step On project received its award from Kevin Stewart, minister for local government and housing.