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John Booth has this week taken up the role of director of Hillcrest Futures. A highly respected health and social care leader, John has over 16 years of experience at the forefront of the social care sector on a local and national level.

The University of Glasgow-based UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced that its newly formed International Advisory Board will be chaired by Gavin Smart, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). The CaCHE International Advisory Board (IAB) plays a cruc

North Ayrshire Council has carried out engagement in recent months with communities to hear about the services they most value as it prepares to consider a challenging budget for 2024/25. The council is currently facing a funding shortfall of up to £15.97 million for 2024/25. This is

Reforming Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to be net zero-ready will speed up the decarbonisation of the UK’s built environment, according to a new report published by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

In response to the growing demand for affordable, net-zero-ready housing in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESESCRD), the partners behind the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme are putting out a call to housebuilders to engage with the programme and expedite the deli

Members of the Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee yesterday approved a 7.95% increase in council house rents for 2024/25.

Moray Council is introducing an increased level of prioritisation of welfare grants to ensure those with the highest rating of need are supported.

Persimmon West Scotland has announced plans for the construction of 309 new homes at Dargavel Village, with construction to begin early this year. The Dargavel Village development will offer a wide variety of 309 new energy-efficient homes, ranging from two to five bedrooms. This includes 35 of the

Creative kids are helping brighten up Wyndford with new artwork celebrating nature.

A committee of MSPs has questioned the Scottish Government's plan to slash the funding for new affordable homes and has sought further information on the impact of this decision on its housebuilding targets.

A successful pilot, where evidence is shared and, where possible, agreed prior to a trial diet being assigned, has now been introduced for domestic abuse cases at Scotland’s busiest court - Glasgow Sheriff Court.

A fully functioning one-bedroom bungalow set within The Energy Training Academy's training centre in Dalkeith was officially opened yesterday. Launched by Lorna Slater MSP, minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity, the Net Zero Home aims to help establish Scotland as a leader in

A consultation is underway into early proposals to transform the former ABC building on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street into student accommodation and a ground floor food hall.

Orkney Islands Council has been told it must shift its focus to ensuring its services remain financially sustainable, as it faces a significant funding gap of £27 million over the next four years. In a new report, the Accounts Commission highlighted that Orkney Islands Council faces parti

North Ayrshire debt, welfare and housing advice charity CHAP has stepped up its Living Wage credentials and is urging others to get involved in its work. The dedicated homelessness-prevention charity has recently committed to being not just an accredited Living Wage employer but has also achiev