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Scotland’s new strategy to support refugees and people seeking asylum with settling into their community was celebrated with an event at the University of Glasgow. The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026 - which is the most comprehensive of its kind worldwide - seek

Foster carers can bring a unique skillset to the workplace and could be better supported to do so, according to a Dundee-based fostering organisation. Carolina House Trust is one of Scotland's oldest children's charities, supporting foster carers and the children and young people in their care. The

Muir Timber Systems has started delivery of the timber kits for 49 new social homes in Leuchars.

The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has agreed how, when and where it will enable the delivery of development across the region with the approval and adoption of the Local Development Plan Delivery Programme for IMFLDP2.

Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission have called on all public bodies to deliver on their responsibilities to ensure everyone can access the services they need as more key services move online.

A Scottish Government programme to install 55 4G mobile phone masts in rural and island communities has improved home life, work life and business performance, according to new analysis.

Council homes affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Aberdeen are to be demolished on safety grounds and will be followed by a rebuilding programme.

A range of measures to tackle the housing emergency in West Dunbartonshire have been outlined in a newly published comprehensive action plan.

Staff at Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) have secured a 5.5% increase to their basic pay following negotiations with unions.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to increase social rents by more than inflation for the next 10 years to turbocharge efforts to build social homes.

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission is in Dumfries and Galloway this week to examine how the region is managing the move to a low carbon economy. The Commission will meet with local residents today and Friday to hear about challenges in housing, agriculture and forestry, visiting a retrofit

Residents at a recently completed housing development in Ferguslie Park marked the milestone by welcoming the housing minister to their new homes. Paul McLennan MSP visited the Tannahill development in Ferguslie Park earlier this year to meet residents and have a tour of the site.

The final draft of the Greater Easterhouse Strategic Development Framework (SDF) has been considered by a Glasgow City Council committee.

Communities served by Thenue Housing are receiving a fresh boost on digital inclusion. The housing association has launched its “Connecting with Thenue” initiative to strengthen its efforts to help tenants get online.

The Highland Council is set to hold public drop-in sessions over two days at the end of the month to help inform the creation of an Area Place Plan for the Dingwall & Seaforth area. These sessions will allow the public to contribute, have their say and leave comments.