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Frances Wood Chairperson of Horizon Housing Association’s board Drew McPhail has handed the reins over to vice-chair Frances Wood after almost five years in the role.

Housing and care provider Blackwood has continued its winning streak for innovation by providing its residents with a unique form of therapy. The Maclehose court development, in Greenock, recently introduced 10 chicks to the home as part of a two week project set up by educational company, Living Eg

Tenants of a retirement housing development in Dunbar have been doing their bit for charity by donating gifts to underprivileged children in Malawi. The Southfield Court development, managed by care and housing provider Bield, began their charity work after hearing of ‘Mary’s Meals’, a charity

Do you have a Scrutiny Story to tell? TIS are producing a publication to share scrutiny good practice with social landlord and tenant organisations across Scotland. The stories will highlight examples of successful approaches to Tenant Scrutiny, show how this was achieved and inspire you to continue

Prospect Community Housing has demonstrated its commitment to equality and diversity by signing up to the CIH Equality and Diversity Charter. By signing up to the charter Prospect is making a commitment to deliver a fair and accessible housing service which is clearly focused on outcomes for staff,

A course that uses the game of Rugby to teach participants crucial life lessons and core values is helping unemployed people find work in two of Scotland’s largest cities. Over 20 unemployed men and women are currently halfway through an 8-week employability programme which uses the values of rugb

Roseanna Cunningham Scotland has the highest proportion of people living in working households across the UK according to new figures.

Ian Brennan Most registered social landlords are continuing to manage their resources to ensure their financial well-being despite economic challenges, the Scottish Housing Regulator has found.

(left to right) Bailie Liz Cameron, chair of Transforming Communities Glasgow; Allan Callaghan, MD of Cruden Buildings and Renewals; Gordon Sloan, chair of Glasgow Housing Association; John Gallacher, MD of Cruden Homes and housing minister, Margaret Burgess MSP The first phase of 55 affordable priv

Rosemary Brotchie Average monthly rents in Scotland have risen by 1.1 per cent in the past year, the slowest increase in almost two years, new figures show.

Judy Hamilton A record investment of over £70 million has been unveiled to help improve Fife’s council homes over the next year.

Care and housing provider Bield is launching an innovative service aimed at offering advice and support to people with dementia. Having received a generous £750 donation from the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ Town Fund, Bield’s Fife Flexicare service decided to benefit the local

(left to right) Ian Mailer (FES Technical manager for FES Renewables); Cllr Violet Weir; Cllr Johanna Boyd; Jason Cross (FES MD); and front Rajini Sokhi (FES Group Bid manager); Background - McKenzie McPherson and Graham Moffat (Saul Gallaway Builders) Council housing in Stirling continues to become

Councillor Sam Love and energy advisor Lynda Stevenson launch the Big Switch People across North Lanarkshire are being urged to cut their energy bills and take advantage of a fuel switching scheme organised by North Lanarkshire Council.

Keith Brown was shown round a new housing development in Inverness, which includes housing earmarked for veterans. Veterans secretary Keith Brown has paid tribute to Scotland’s veterans during a visit to a housing development in Inverness.