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Scottish Labour has lodged a motion which aims to protect children’s rights as the number of children in temporary accommodation reaches record levels. In a Parliamentary debate yesterday ahead of stage two of the Housing (Scotland) Bill being considered next month, Scottish Labour housing spo

Additional investment of £24 million through an innovative programme to deliver affordable homes across Scotland will see total funding in the scheme reach half a billion pounds, the Scottish Government said today. Started in 2014, the Charitable Bonds scheme provides loans to housing associat

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting stakeholders to share their views on the draft Local Housing Strategy (LHS) which outlines the vision and priorities for housing in Edinburgh over the next five years.

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2025 awards programme.   As well as recognising best practice and showcasing the critical contribution its varied membership makes to Scotland’s social wellbeing and economic growth, this year’s awards have ext

TPAS Scotland has announced the categories for its 2025 National Good Practice Awards. The annual awards celebrate outstanding achievements in tenant participation by individual tenants, tenant groups and social landlords.

Miller Homes is inviting local groups and causes across Scotland to apply for the next round of its Community Fund, offering those in need within its development areas a share of £10,000. Applications will close on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Persimmon East Scotland has submitted a planning application for an exciting new development at Cleugh Brae in West Lothian – which would deliver the final phase of development in the West Calder/Mossend development area.

Social housing providers could unlock £880 million in financial headroom by improving efficiency and maximising value from within their businesses, according to new research by Housemark.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for urgent action to help people out of debt and prevent more from falling into it as essential costs continue to rise. 

A consented mixed-use development on the site of a former Dundee jute mill, including housing, a nursery and commercial units, has been put on the market.

Plans to redevelop an industrial site in Edinburgh’s Bonnington district into a student-led mixed-use development have now moved to the planning stage.

Plans have been submitted for the construction of nearly 40 new homes on the site of the former Hillside Primary School in Menzieshill, Dundee. Local developer H&H Properties has put forward a proposal for a housing development that includes 37 new homes. The plans feature a mix of properties, i

A new initiative aims to promote healthy eating, combat isolation and strengthen community ties in underserved areas. Bield Housing & Care has unveiled a new project designed to support tenants in underserved communities by offering access to nutritious food, practical guidance on healthy living

Concerns have been raised about how people in Scotland could be impacted by plans announced by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall to cut £5 billion of UK government spending on welfare by the end of the decade. The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fi

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today launching a refreshed brand and website to better serve its members as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.