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In the final week of Ilene Campbell’s tenure as chief executive of the Tenants Information Service (TIS), the organisation is taking the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate her inspiring leadership and the lasting legacy that she leaves behind. Ilene’s journey with TIS began in 1991,

Aberdeenshire Council has approved the closure of six of its sheltered housing facilities, following a lengthy review into the sustainability of the service. The review, which assessed all 56 council-run complexes, concluded that rising maintenance costs and a decline in tenancy rates made the curre

Fyne Homes, in partnership with MacLeod Construction, has commenced construction of its latest affordable housing development in Rothesay, Isle of Bute. The new development, which is located at Ballochgoy Road, will deliver eight energy-efficient semi-detached houses for affordable rent.

Scotland’s community housing, land and development bodies have launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance to help tackle the national housing crisis and enable communities everywhere to thrive. The new alliance will campaign for greater support for community led housing from the next Scotti

Warmworks has been appointed to deliver a home energy efficiency scheme on behalf of Shetland Islands Council following a successful bidding process. The Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme, which is funded through the Scottish Government, will offer energy efficiency and home insulation me

The Scottish Housing Regulator has provided an update on social landlords that have identified the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in some of their social rented homes. The regulator reported that 17 landlords have identified the presence of RAAC in some of the homes they p

A seven-year partnership between Almond Housing Association and West Lothian Women’s Aid (WLWA) has provided crucial support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland have been named Large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards.

WISH Scotland, the only networking community for women working in the social housing sector in Scotland, is set to mark its third birthday with its biggest event yet. Taking place on 18 September at Wheatley Academy in Glasgow, attendees will have the chance to hear from inspirational leaders from d

NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation (NHSTCF) has awarded a grant of £80,000 to Pathfinder CIC, a dynamic community organisation committed to supporting mental health, wellbeing and community development across Tayside. The cheque was presented to Lynn Erasmus, CEO of Pathfinder CIC, by Shelley M

Shawfair LLP, the partnership overseeing Shawfair town's long-term masterplan, has officially launched the Shawfair Community Fund. This dedicated resource is designed to support projects and initiatives that promote local wellbeing and cohesion. Generously backed by contributions from Bellway

An 10-year old pupil from Milltimber School has won a competition to name a new sculpture, located at a new playpark at a landmark Aberdeen development. Ebony Lorraine Taggart, who has just completed P5, suggested that the horse statue at Cala’s Oldfold Village development should be called &ls

Dundee-based construction firm, George Martin Builders, has secured approval to build fifteen new flats in Arbroath’s town centre, a decision councillors believe will help alleviate the town’s “dire” housing situation. The four-storey block, a project for Hillcrest Housing As

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders displayed robust health in the second quarter of 2025, with average selling prices rising by 4% year-on-year to £287,830. All regions (with the exception of East Fife and the Scottish Borders) experienced increases in th

Trust Housing Association has marked the start of work on 48 new homes at Reema Road, near Bellshill town centre in North Lanarkshire.