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At a recent meeting of cabinet, Councillor Douglas Reid, leader of East Ayrshire Council and all elected members present, recognised that tackling poverty and inequality within East Ayrshire was a top priority and took a decision on the future direction of support to local communities and businesses

Parents of disabled children are being urged to make sure they’re not missing out on vital financial support from the Scottish Government. Child Disability Payment is money to help families cover the extra costs of looking after a child or young person who is disabled, has a long-term health c

Moray Council and Springfield Properties have agreed contractual terms which will see 39 new affordable homes built at Speyview, Aberlour.

Falkirk Council has made significant improvements over the last two years to how it works but now it must focus on tackling a £62 million budget gap, the Accounts Commission has said. In a new report, the watchdog highlighted improvements in how the council works together, in setting a clear v

Four new commercial spaces have been created as part of the £16 million refurbishment of Queens Cross Housing Association’s CEDAR high rise flats in north west Glasgow.

A roadmap outlining Elderpark Housing’s endeavour to encourage tenants to embrace active travel is underway.

A joint community venture by Pilmeny Development Project and FENIKS has received a major funding boost from Harbour Homes via the National Lottery’s Community Fund.

The Housing and Property Committee of the Highland Council met yesterday and noted the Housing Service performance report 2023/24 that met the agreed priorities and associated initiatives in the Local Housing Strategy 2023-2028. The report highlighted a number of achievements in 2023/24 in increasin

The social housing sector is facing several complex challenges as it looks forward, including but not limited to climate change, economic uncertainty, succession planning, recruitment challenges, cutbacks in other services, and several housing emergencies declared around the country.

Kingdom Housing Association has unveiled plans to deliver flats in Dunfermline in what was once a flagship office for Fife Council. New City House on Edgar Street was purpose-built for the local authority but council staff vacated the building in February after it was deemed “significantl

Finalists for the prestigious Scottish Home Awards have been unveiled, marking the 17th edition of the key celebration of excellence in Scotland's housing sector.

Caledonia Housing Association Group has launched its business plan for 2024-2025. The annual plan, which aligns with Caledonia’s five-year strategic plan for 2024-2029, details the priorities for the housing association including customer service improvements, climate change, asset and develop

A revised application for phase one of the South Stirling Gateway development has been approved by Stirling Council planners. Persimmon Homes was granted detailed planning consent for the development, between Pirnhall and Bannockburn, at a meeting of the Planning and Regulation Panel in October 2023

ARK Housing Consultancy has announced a senior figure in the social housing sector will be joining its consultancy team. Kirsty Wells will take up her role of assistant director in early July 2024.

Proposals by Cala Homes that would deliver a mix of 68 new homes, 17 of which would be affordable properties, at Upper Lochton, Banchory, have been recommended for approval by officers at Aberdeenshire Council.