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Mandating energy suppliers to offer low or no standing charges and better support for households struggling with debt are among planned improvements to the energy market announced by Ofgem yesterday.

Gordon Mitchell, a dedicated member of Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) for over 40 years, passed away peacefully last week. Sharing the news, HHA said Gordon leaves behind a legacy of commitment and service to the community.

Campion Homes is to build 19 new three and four-bedroom homes at Balmullo, near St Andrews.

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission has called on the Scottish Government to deliver a world-first by setting quantifiable targets for achieving a just transition to a low carbon economy.

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme opened for applications yesterday with a total of £40 million available.

Shelter Scotland led a protest outside Edinburgh City Chambers yesterday calling for Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Housing Regulator to "immediately intervene" amid claims the City of Edinburgh Council voted to suspend lifeline housing rights until March 2028. Calling for special measures to b

Proposals to breathe new life into Dundee city centre through repurposing the Keiller Centre site have been revealed today. Building owners Dundee 1881 Ltd, a special purpose vehicle set up specifically to purchase and invest in the future of the Centre, said the 'Keiller Quarter' will introduce a m

Evelyn Tweed MSP is to submit an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill to introduce a right of appeal against Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) decisions to the First Tier Tribunal General Regulatory Chamber. If approved, the move would align the process with that already in place for the Office o

Housing and homelessness organisations across Scotland have this morning written to Shirley-Anne Somerville urging the Scottish Government to publicly commit to defending legal rights to safe and suitable housing.

Fife Council is progressing with an agreement with Robertson Partnership Homes that will see the council deliver a total of 63 new council houses at the former primary school site at Langside Crescent in Kennoway.

Maxi Construction has been awarded a £3.7 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council for refurbishment works to May & Gunnet Court in the Muirhouse area of the city. Works to the two nine-storey occupied residential buildings include the replacement of 19.5m high glazed screens an

Nine deserving charities, including food banks, pantries, and youth development programmes, are celebrating this Christmas thanks to a series of festive donations, totalling over £7,000, by Melville Housing Association.

Perth & Kinross Council has approved plans by Persimmon for a new housing development near Dunkeld Road in Blairgowrie.

Springfield Timber Kit Systems, part of The Springfield Group, has agreed a deal with Fife-based developer Campion Homes for the supply of timber frames.

Work is now officially underway on North Ayrshire Council’s largest-ever housing development.