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Places for People (PfP) has appointed Andrew Usher as its new group managing director. Andrew was previously PfP’s group development director, a role he had held since joining from Countryside Partnership in May 2023. 

Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has urged the UK government to use the upcoming budget to implement fiscal reforms that support rural communities, tackle climate change, and ensure the sustainable future of the rural economy. In a pre-budget submission, SLE outlines critical areas requiring g

Sanctuary Scotland has started work to deliver 64 new homes at the former health centre site in Greenock.

Community-based housing associations outperform other associations and councils in having the most responsive repairs services, the fastest relet times and the lowest arrears, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF).

The Highland Council has called a Housing Challenge Summit designed to bring together all parties from national and local government and private sector interests from across the fields of energy, housing development and commerce, to focus on the region's 'Housing Challenge'.

Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA) has received an award of £33,500.00 from The National Lottery Community Fund. This funding has been awarded to support the inspiring work being done by the team at the Whiteinch Community Shop, which opened in May 2025.

SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief.  Colin, who has a strong retail and people management background, took over the role from Joyce Harkness, who after 10 years at the helm, retired from her role as the soc

The Social Housing Safety Network Scotland is to work in partnership with UK top 50 law firm Brodies LLP.

With HACT’s Age-Friendly Social Housing Programme coming to an end, the organisation has looked back at its collaborative two-year initiative designed to build inclusive communities for older residents across the UK. Since 2022, the Age Friendly programme engaged 35 housing associations within

Work on a 19-unit development of specialist West Dunbartonshire Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick is progressing. Construction began on the site at Mount Pleasant earlier this year with some of the properties already taking shape.

Housing Options Scotland and the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence have announced the return of their award-winning Equality in Housing Podcast.

Stirling Council is continuing its Big Conversation with residents about how it tackles another significant budget shortfall next year. Residents will be able to share their views on the budget in two surveys, the first which has been launched on the Engage Stirling website.

Cordale Housing Association has started work on a £5.4 million development of 25 new homes at Dalquhurn in Renton. Contractor AS Homes began work this week and will deliver 15 two-bed houses, 8 three-bed houses and 2 four-bed houses. The project, which received over £2.6m from the Scotti

An influential group which represents council housing tenants in Moray is looking for new members, ahead of its annual general meeting.

Muir Timber Systems has commenced the delivery of timber kits for the construction of 24 new homes at the former Rosslynlee Hospital site near Penicuik in Edinburgh.