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Equalities secretary Angela Constance at the SCVO annual gathering New investment of £1.9 million is to be distributed to the local groups and organisations across Scotland to tackle poverty and mitigate UK government welfare changes.

A group of MSPs from the Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee met with Edinburgh’s homeless community at the Streetwork crisis centre yesterday. By speaking directly to people in housing crisis and frontline support staff, the MSPs explored how people are accessing ho

Unexplained variations in the use of benefit sanctions are “unacceptable” and must be addressed, according to a committee of MPs. A new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the use of benefit sanctions has revealed jobcentres and providers use them “inconsistently”, with some Work Pro

Castlehill Housing Association is to build 147 affordable homes in Aberdeen and Inverurie after securing funding of £12.5 million from Clydesdale Bank. The loan will fund the building of 119 homes for social rent and a further 28 for mid-market rent. The properties will range from one-bedroom flats

Affordable housebuilder Springfield Partnerships has submitted plans to build 85 new affordable homes in Whitburn, West Lothian. The brownfield site, near Dixon Terrace, has lain neglected for a number of years.

East Lothian Council yesterday agreed a budget which includes an £85 million housing investment as West Lothian Council became the fourth local authority to announce a voluntarily freeze of the basic rate of Council Tax.

Irene Devenny The latest in our Just A Minute profiles features Irene Devenny, managing director at Ross and Liddell.

(from left) Support workers Iona Watson and Chloe Ridgley, PC Fraser Laird, Dave Roy H&S officer, Sheila Breen, Support and Care co-ordinator Kingdom Housing Association is once again working closely with Police Scotland to beat crime and stay safe.

The management committee of Easthall Park Housing Co-operative has approved a rent increase of 2% with effect from March 28. The community controlled organisation determined that the rent increase was necessary to ensure it can continue to invest and improve in its stock, repay the private finance b

Turnbull Court A £200,000 investment will see a Berwickshire retirement housing development boost the independence of tenants and improve accessibility.

Copperworks Housing Association (CHA) is to breathe new life into an area of Glasgow thanks to a cash injection from the Scottish Land Fund. The Association has been awarded £419,000 to develop the urban landscape of Royston, a district in the north of the city.

Unconsidered design without dementia - a standard healthcare setting design from the point of view of someone without dementia. Notice the signage appears at eye level which is often difficult to see for someone who has poor neck muscles and doesn’t understand they need to look up. The bedside lig

‘Living well and enjoying life’ was the main focus for a second sheltered tenants’ conference which was recently held by South Lanarkshire Council at the Holiday Inn, East Kilbride. Around 200 tenants from across South Lanarkshire came along and enjoyed the day.

Sarah Boyack The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has appointed Sarah Boyack to the post of head of public affairs with effect from the end of this month.

Parkhead Housing Association (PHA) has cut ground on a new development which will deliver 60 new high quality affordable homes at the site of the old Quarrybrae School. The ceremony was performed by leader of Glasgow City Council Frank McAveety in front of an audience of invited guests last week.