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Progress on community planning has not yet achieved the major change needed to fulfil its potential to reduce inequalities and put communities at the heart of delivering public services, Audit Scotland said today. Community planning involves councils and other public bodies working with communities,

Plans for the Waterfront Plaza development CALA Homes has revealed conceptual plans for around 450 - 500 much needed homes as part of a wider residential led development proposal on a former industrial dockland site in Leith.

Martin Armstrong Wheatley Group has been recognised for outstanding customer service by a prestigious UK scheme.

Service users at Kingdom Housing Association's James Bank Homeless Service in Dunfermline have attended an 'up-cycling' workshop teaching basic refurbishment techniques with small items of furniture. The workshop was hands-on and designed to encourage people to tap into their imagination and create

(from left) Lindsey Jefferson, property services manager; Paul Wheelhouse MSP; Ryan Cockburn, apprentice electrician; Rachel Hunter, business & administration apprentice; Craig Matear, IT assistant (& former apprentice); Harris Campbell, apprentice roofer; Steven Drummond, apprentice joiner;

(from left) Back Row – Angela Linton, chief executive of the Hillcrest Group of Companies, Lynn Cunningham, director of Craigowl Communities, Beth Bate, director of DCA, Jeannette Ginslov, exhibition facilitator. Front Row - Steven Ogg, Sheila Gorrie, Diane Dempsey and Gail Fraser (Craigowl Future

Justine Tomlinson Tenants of supported accommodation will not be subject to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) cap on housing benefit until April 2017 after the UK government introduced a year-long exception.

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie MSP has repeated calls for an independent investigation into allegations over the way asylum seekers are treated and housed in Glasgow. Mr Rennie was speaking following reports that asylum seekers have been locked out of their homes in a breach of evict

North Lanarkshire Council has unveiled plans to invest £250 million in housing over the next five years. The investment, announced as part of the local authority’s budget agreement, will also see an expansion of the new house building programme.

Nicola Sturgeon The Scottish Government’s plans for the future of local taxation are to be unveiled by first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

John Swinney The Scottish Government has recommended that the Scottish Parliament consents to the Scotland Bill.

Dundee City Council, Hillcrest, Abertay and Caledonia housing associations have joined forces to launch of a new housing allocation policy for Dundee. The Common Housing Register will offer improved access and choice for people who want to rent houses form social landlords in the city.

Atrium Homes has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Accreditation in recognition for its commitment to employees and solid foundation of good practice. The achievement puts the Kilmarnock registered social landlord in the top seven per cent of all IIP Accredited clients.

Trust Housing Association is holding an open day on Wednesday 9th March 2016 to showcase its housing development at Victoria Court in Ayr. The properties are available to those over the age of 50.

Mya, Josh, Charley, Ellie, Charlie-Anne, Sarina & Dakota of Newhouse Road with Ivor Goodsite from Keepmoat Ivor Goodsite was the special guest in attendance at the Newhouse Road Family Fun Day in Perth last month marking the official start of Caledonia Housing Association’s regeneration of the