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A wide-ranging plan to strengthen communities facing population decline, including funding for local-led research, initiatives, and community support has been published by the Scottish Government. Projections show that Scotland’s population is set to fall from 2033, with fourteen local authori

Glasgow City Council has set a budget that targets poverty, invests in support for communities and freezes Council Tax for the next year.

Springfield Properties has signed an agreement for the sale of approximately 11.2 acres of land for £8.7 million. The land, which equates to 85 plots, is fully owned by the group.

Moray Council has set out how its housing service deals with damp and mould to ensure the continued safety of council tenants in their homes.

At least 40,000 disabled people in Scotland are currently waiting on a housing association or council home, according to new figures.

An initiative to provide key worker accommodation in Tobermory is among a number of projects in coastal communities across Argyll and Bute that are set to benefit from new funding.

Renowned author, journalist, and strategist Alastair Campbell will deliver the keynote speech at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Annual Conference in June. Alastair is perhaps best known for his time working in the last Labour government, and is now a renowned writer, consulta

A survey about the housing needs and future aspirations of local households has been launched by East Ayrshire Council.

North Lanarkshire Council is to implement a policy to charge 100% council tax for second homes in an attempt to recoup some budget savings for 2024-25 but has admitted that staff reductions will still be required.

Rents for Angus Council residents will increase by 6.7% in April after proposals were agreed by councillors this week. The increase, which will take the average weekly rent above £80 for the first time, was described as “absolutely necessary” as a special communities committee

A proposal to change the way council housing is allocated in Moray was approved by the Housing and Community Safety Committee this week.

A vibrant display of cultural celebration is coming to George Square this weekend as part of celebrations marking the start of the Chinese New Year.

North Ayrshire Council has agreed a council house rent increase for 2024/2025 of 6%, an average of £4.97 per week, effective from 1 April 2024.

CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, has completed a third phase of kitchen upgrades for tenants of East Lothian Council in Musselburgh, Tranent, Haddington, Prestonpans and North Berwick. The £965,000 works package involved the replacement of cabinets and w

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