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Councils should be given powers to help them increase investment in good quality, affordable homes and lead the redevelopment of our towns and cities, writes Andy Wightman MSP.

Art on display in Laurieston Regeneration projects in Glasgow and Edinburgh have been held up as best practice at the Scottish Parliament.

Thirty-two years since Neighbours was first aired on Australian TV, new research into how sociable Scots are with those living nearest in the neighbourhood has found we don’t quite live up to the lovable likes of Harold Bishop. According to Bank of Scotland’s How Scotland Lives research, almost

A wind turbine project supported by Ore Valley Housing Association has started to produce green energy for the first time. The Dundonald Wind Turbine in Cardenden was launched by the Ore Valley Group, which is led by the Association.

West Lothian Council has started on a new development of 86 council homes at Wester Inch in Bathgate. The £8.4million site is located at Leyland Road in Wester Inch adjacent to the Birniehill Roundabout, Bathgate and is one of the largest sites which are part of the council's programme to build 1,0

Shelter Scotland has called for a “step change” in the provision of affordable homes in Scotland after new figures found that more than a quarter of children were living in relative poverty after housing costs in 2015-2016. Statistics published yesterday by the Scottish Government show that 260

Glasgow City Council has approved the sale of land in the city’s Park Quadrant, paving the way for the development of almost 100 homes at the site. City Property (Glasgow) LLP, on behalf of the council, announced the £5.7 million sale of an area of land in the area adjacent to Kelvingrove Park.

CCG's Asset Management (AM) division has started a window replacement contract in Inverness. The company is carrying out work to 31 sheltered accommodation properties at Falconer Court, as well as other common areas within the development, on behalf of Cairn Housing Association.

West Lothian Council has launched a self-help guide for people who are at risk of repossession or facing eviction from their home. The West Lothian Court Advice Project is available to help anyone who, potentially, may face eviction as a result of non-payment of debts and is about to go to court. Th

Sanctuary Scotland recently helped bring Aberdeen’s sheltered tenants together for a day of light physical activity. The housing provider teamed up with Sport Aberdeen and Castlehill Housing Association to run fun, confidence-building sessions at Westburn Outdoor Centre.

Housing prices in Scotland increased only marginally in January, up £137 (0.1%), to make the average home in the country worth £171,407, according to Your Move. Over the last 12 months, however, average prices have risen by £2,600 - equivalent to annual growth of 1.5%.

North Berwick Twelve locations in Scotland have been named among the Best Places to Live in Britain by The Sunday Times, with North Berwick named as the best place to live in Scotland.

Glasgow Sheriff Court - courtesy of Street View The former finance director of Wheatley Group appeared in court yesterday and admitted to charges of voyeurism and sexual assault.

As the number of individuals diagnosed with dementia is predicted to rise to 19,473 every year by 2020, a new report has concluded that the housing sector has a critical role to play in meeting the needs of people living with the condition. Commissioned by CIH Scotland to give a better understanding

A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow is to be turned into flats for mid-market rent. GHA, part of Wheatley Group, is behind the multi-million pound plans which will save – and breathe new life into – the Bell Street Stables in the Merchant City, a category B-liste