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Paul McLennan, minister for housing, visited Ravenscraig yesterday to see firsthand the transformation of one of Europe’s largest brownfield regeneration projects. Hosted by Russell Wilkie, director of Ravenscraig, the visit provided an opportunity to see the progress made so far and discuss t

A hugely talented young dance group took centre stage at a community lunch from Thenue Communities this week. Spotlight Dance School put on a thrilling performance in front of diners in Calton who came together for the latest in a series of free neighbourhood lunches.

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting residents to share their views on the regeneration of Seafield.

Reforms to the rental market in Scotland are not empowering tenants to challenge bad practice in the sector, according to new research.   The data shows that only a small minority of tenants are taking complaints about property conditions to the Tribunal created to resolve disputes where landlo

Employers on Shetland are being urged to respond to a survey to determine the extent of workforce housing shortages and if a lack of housing is affecting staff recruitment and retention. The research has been commissioned by Shetland Islands Council to establish the need for housing for the diverse

Families across Scotland have commenced a 12-month mould and damp intervention programme this week before a full UK rollout this spring. Delivered by Indoor Air Aware, the campaign democratising access to healthy indoor environments, and funded by Energy Action Scotland, the year-long pilot project

The Scottish Government has lodged a number of amendments as part of its new plans to reform social care. The amendments, all of which are subject to Parliament’s agreement, come ahead of Stage 2 proceedings of the National Care Service Bill later this month.

Barratt Redrow has said its full-year results will be towards the upper end of market expectations as it reported a 23% increase in profits.

East Renfrewshire Council has reached the final stage in the handover of 105 houses within Cala Homes (West) Newton Mearns development, providing new homes for 246 council tenants.

Urgent reforms are required to Scotland's Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan application process as bureaucratic hurdles slow down the transition to clean energy and prevent more people from making significant savings on their heating costs, according to a clean energy-tech company. Despite a &poun

Orkney Islands Council has welcomed a £300k boost from the Scottish Government, for home energy efficiency works for homeowners, delivered locally by Warmworks on behalf of the council.

Tenants are settling into their new build houses in Chryston thanks to a partnership agreement between North Lanarkshire Council and Allanwater Homes.

Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the national body supporting the development and revitalisation of Scotland’s towns, visited Moray to learn more about projects supported by the Elgin Town Board, Levelling Up Fund, and Moray Growth Deal.

West Lothian Council is to invest over £100 million in council housing investment proposals & rent over the next three years.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting members of the public to provide feedback on the Comhairle’s 2025/26 budget proposals. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has successfully developed proposals for a balanced budget using a combination of service reductions, reserves, use of Crown Estate funding and