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Waverley Housing is celebrating a victory after its "Making Memories" initiative won the 'Good Practice in Widening Participation Award' at the recent TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards.

Persimmon North Scotland, in partnership with sister brand Charles Church, has submitted the first detailed planning application for housing as part of its Kingswood development masterplan in Dunfermline. The development received Planning Permission in Principle approval in 2023 for a development pr

The UK government has unveiled plans to allow residents of flats and rented properties to install "plug-in" solar panels on their balconies, a move that could help millions save on their energy bills. As part of a new solar power strategy, ministers are proposing to adopt a model already popular acr

Moray Council has been selected to take part in a national pilot project aimed at improving community safety. The council is one of seven local authorities across Scotland testing an updated version of the Place Standard Tool. The framework is used to understand what it’s like to live in a par

Moray Council is to conduct a comprehensive review of its sheltered housing services, due to ongoing concerns about low demand.

Plans to transform Edinburgh's iconic Cables Wynd House and Linksview House have been submitted to councillors by Collective Architecture. Built in the 1960s and now Category A listed, the two buildings collectively provide 310 homes, the majority of which are owned by the City of Edinburgh Council

Fife Council is bringing empty homes back into use as part of its ongoing response to the housing emergency declared in March 2024. The move comes as the council publishes its Housing Emergency Strategic Statement, which outlines a series of transformative actions to address systemic challenges in t

Argyll & Bute councillors have approved a grant of £12,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund to enable Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT), an established landlord of affordable properties, to acquire a two-bedroom property in Oakfield, Dervaig. The innovative partnership project is intende

Aberdeenshire Council has unveiled proposals outlining the future of 17 of its sheltered housing complexes, following months of consultation with residents and their families. The recommendations, which will be presented to the communities committee on Friday, 4 July, could see three facilities clos

The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after winning the 2025 Unlock Net Zero ‘Collaboration of the Year - Partnership’ award. Unlock Net Zero is an organisation that is designed to educa

Scottish households with ageing energy meters are facing confusion and uncertainty as the signal which controls them starts to be turned off today. The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is being phased out gradually rather than being suddenly discontinued overnight, after the UK government stepped in a

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has paid tribute to its chair George Walker and non-executive board members, Andrew Watson and Siobhan White, who are all stepping down after eight years of dedicated service. Mr Walker has led the SHR Board throughout his tenure. As well as being board memb

Cordale Housing Association, a subsidiary of Caledonia Housing Association, has officially completed a significant housing development at Dalquhurn Lane in Renton, delivering 25 high-quality new homes for the local community. A handover ceremony to mark the completion of the £5.4 million devel

Fife Council has stressed its focus on tenant safety by agreeing a comprehensive response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Part 2 report.

Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee has agreed to purchase nine new build houses from Persimmon Homes as part of the ongoing efforts to tackle the housing emergency and provide more affordable homes for local families. The properties, four in Kirkcaldy and five in Markinch, will be added to the c