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Homelessness, housing and anti-poverty groups have called for “real and urgent” action to better tackle and prevent the “human tragedy” of homelessness in Scotland In an open letter to cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance, twelve of Scotland lea

(from left) GHA chair, Bernadette Hewitt, Christopher Conn, apprentice joiner at City Building, City Building managing director, Graham Paterson, Nicole Woodburn, apprentice joiner at City Building, and Morag Johnston, executive director of financial services for Glasgow City Council A new £3.7 bil

A new report into life for disabled people across Great Britain by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has highlighted a decrease in the amount of wheelchair adapted local authority housing in Scotland. According to the report, up to 17,000 Scottish wheelchair users (15% of all wheelchai

The Scottish Government has made £30 million of funding available to help householders make their homes more energy efficient. The Home Energy Efficiency Programme Scotland (HEEPS) scheme allows individual householders to apply for an interest-free loan of up to £15,000 (with a 25% cashback offer)

East Lothian Council has granted planning permission for 107 homes at Aberlady. The proposed development is to be delivered by Cruden Homes on land owned by Wemyss and March Estates.

Dr Beth Watts In the current political crisis-ridden, post-‘welfare reform’ context and given impressive changes to homelessness legislation elsewhere in the UK, Scotland’s claim to be a world-leader on homelessness may be weakening. Beth Watts identifies three areas where Scotland can raise i

Orkney Housing Association Limited (OHAL) has been working to provide quality, affordable housing in the county the past 32 years and last month marked a major development milestone. Minister for housing and local government, Kevin Stewart, was welcomed to the official opening of its 1000th home.

Clare Bird and Divisional Commander chief superintendent Brian McInulty West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) employee Clare Bird has been presented with a Greater Glasgow Police Division Recognition Award from Divisional Commander chief superintendent Brian McInulty, for her dedication to Pol

River Clyde Homes has produced a second edition of its financial advice magazine which has been distributed to all tenants to help them through what is proving to be a challenging time for those who receive benefits. Money Talks provides practical information and suggestions to help customers to dea

(from left) Megan Appleton, George Meechan, Raegan McKenna and Fiona Holt A Hillcrest Group project in Dundee has worked with three local people to produce a short stop motion animation film and blog aimed at breaking down stigma surrounding mental health.

Land reform secretary Rosanna Cunningham MSP meets with farmers Hew and Jane Hunter, who are tenant farmers on the Crown Estate Powers over the revenue and management of Crown Estate resources in Scotland have been transferred to the Scottish Government, with the aim of giving communities a stronger

The Maryhill events attracted hundreds of people A Scottish Government scheme to help people choose where money should be spent in their communities by voting has been hailed a “resounding success”.

(from left) Alex McDonald, Henry Horton, Audrey Hunter, Betty , Mary Riddell, Vera Walker and Emily McLean An East Ayrshire very sheltered housing development has given tenants the opportunity to step back in time by brewing up a refreshing retro treat for their tenants.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published its plans to engage with social landlords during 2017/18. The Regulator will engage with 56 registered social landlords (RSLs) and 20 local authority landlords over the course of the year - five more RSLs and one more local authority than last year.

Jimmy Black In sheltered housing you get a pendant to call the warden. Outside sheltered housing, you get telecare. Two very different things, bought by two very different departments, under two very different procurement regimes?