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The Scottish Government has come out in defence of the Scottish Child Payment following criticism of the benefit in a Reform Scotland report. In a paper published by the think-tank earlier this week, former social justice minister Des McNulty said the payment needs to b

An independent review into repairs and decants ordered by the Housing Ombudsman has provided 31 recommendations for Peabody to improve services. The review, called a wider order, was made using new powers that require landlords to take steps to prevent future service failure by improving its policy

Work to reduce child poverty across Aberdeenshire communities is continuing, as a report of activity over the past year is published. The Aberdeenshire Child Poverty Action Report 2023-2024, led by Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian, highlights past and planned efforts to support children and fa

Victims of domestic abuse forced into debt by a partner's coercive control are being helped by a unique Glasgow project.

In total 169 children and 109 members of their family have received life-changing support from the charity Children 1st through its internationally renowned Bairns Hoose since it opened a year ago. With the University of Edinburgh, Victim Support Scotland and local partners, Children 1st is testing,

South Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved plans for 224 new energy efficient homes in Lesmahagow.

Principal contractor Procast Group has handed properties back to tenants following an innovative £100,000 indoor air source heat pump project.

Homes built for workers in one of Scotland’s most congested island housing spots have been filled within 24 hours of offers being sent out.

East Dunbartonshire Council has launched its latest Budget consultation ahead of its meeting early next year to agree the 2025/2026 budget.

Two benefits that provide extra money to families with the cost of healthy food and starting school, are turning five years old. Best Start Grant School Age Payment supports families with a one-off payment of £314.45 to help cover the cost of starting primary school, and has provided £33

Residents of Dundee now have another opportunity to voice their opinions and help shape the future of development in the city.

Moray Council is renewing its efforts to tackle poverty, which is rising in the region faster than anywhere in Scotland.

A plan to tackle poverty across East Lothian over the next four years was approved at a full council meeting yesterday.

Communities across Dumfries and Galloway are looking cleaner and greener thanks to the efforts of a group of residents. Around 30 tenants received training from Wheatley Homes South’s Neighbourhood Environmental Team (NETs) to be assessors with Keep Scotland Beautiful, a leading environmental

CHAP Group has been awarded a significant contract by Aberdeen City Council to design and construct a new affordable housing development in Kincorth.