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Scotland’s social housing sector and end of life charities have launched a groundbreaking practice note to help social landlords provide compassionate and practical support to tenants affected by terminal illness and bereavement.

Trust has appointed Jackie McIntosh as its next chief executive following a highly competitive recruitment process. Jackie will officially assume the role at the end of March, succeeding current chief executive Rhona McLeod, who will retire at the end of the financial year.

Housebuilder Robertson Homes has begun construction of 71 new homes in Winchburgh, West Lothian, after completing the acquisition of a nine-acre site.

Research by property firm Rettie has revealed a rising tide of house prices in Scotland’s coastal towns, with almost half of the country’s Top 20 most expensive areas to be found in coastal communities. The East Coast dominates, with Fife and East Lothian home to 9 of the top 10 coastal

Lovell Partnerships has broken ground on 69 new energy-efficient homes for social rent in Winchburgh for Wheatley Homes East, with all homes scheduled for completion by summer 2027.

Perth & Kinross Council’s Budget Consultation for 2026/2027 is now live, and people are being encouraged to have their say on how the council can best spend its resources. As part of last year’s budget discussions, elected members agreed a provisional budget for 2026/2027 which prior

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has secured planning approval from Aberdeen City Council to transform the former Aberdeen Exhibition Centre site into a vibrant new community, delivering 332 much-needed homes alongside significant investment in local infrastructure, employment, and community faciliti

Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee has agreed plans to review the current housing allocations system. A new framework is being developed that will focus on prioritising those with the greatest need while improving access to housing advice and options. It will also allow more flexibility at a loc

Three of Motherwell’s tallest and most recognisable residential towers - Draffen, Allan, and Coursington towers - have been demolished in a carefully planned blowdown, ending more than 50 years of housing history in the town.

More than £43 million of grant funding will be distributed across Glasgow's communities, targeting citizens and communities most in need. The three-year (2026 - 2029) Glasgow Communities Fund package was agreed by elected members at the City Administration Committee to cover 193 awards and del

Just in time for Christmas, Ogilvie Construction has started its handover of Midlothian Council’s landmark £25.038 million Passivhaus development, with the developer delivering 90 new affordable homes built on the site of the former Newbattle High School in Easthouses. The development in

COSLA is urging the Scottish Government to provide £16 billion in revenue funding in the upcoming Scottish Budget to secure fair and sustainable funding for councils. A demand for a £844 million general capital settlement has also been requested, plus a restoration of the Affordable Hous

A campaign group has received grant funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery to support housing rights at Cables Wynd House in Leith Cables Wynd House Residents Group (CWHRG) was formed in 2021 to talk about their housing and community needs. By coming together, they learned many residents w

As part of an organisational approach to addressing domestic abuse, Southside Housing Association is supporting a global campaign which seeks to highlight, speak out and act against all forms of gender-based violence. Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence runs from 25 November to 10

Aberdeen City Council has confirmed that demolition preparations will begin on homes in Balnagask affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), with internal materials due to be removed from Monday, December 8.