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Scotland’s cities must be at the heart of economic success as “great places to live, work and invest”, minister for employment and investment Tom Arthur will tell a group of senior business leaders in London. At today’s Scottish Cities Week opening event, Mr Arthur will champ

Taylor Wimpey said it is beginning 2025 on stronger footing thanks to an uptick in sales over the second half of last year but has cautioned over pressure on construction costs this year as suppliers mitigate the impact of Budget tax changes and uncertain economic conditions.

Fife Council has moved to restart construction on more than 200 new homes after work had to stop on four sites across the Kingdom last year.

A Glasgow-based fashion brand has teamed up with Homeless Project Scotland to launch a new scheme to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter.

The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused an appeal against a lord ordinary’s decision to refuse to reduce a decision of Glasgow City Council not to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment in respect of the demolition of four tower blocks in Maryhill.

Wheatley Group has pledged its support to MCR Pathways, which runs a schools-based mentoring programme matching care-experienced young people with volunteer mentors. Care-experienced young people often have fewer life chances, and research shows having a mentor can help boost young people’s co

East Lothian Council has approved plans for 103 new houses and eight flats on land to the north of Castlehill, Elphinstone.

A vital community space based in Nicholson Square in Edinburgh, which serves 150-200 people experiencing homelessness every week, is facing closure today after unexpectedly being served an eviction notice. 

Community groups across North Ayrshire are being encouraged to apply for funding to help improve their local environment. The Asda Foundation supports small, grassroots community groups and is currently offering grants of between £500 and £3000 to help transform and improve community spa

Cost is frequently cited as one of the main barriers to building more sustainable homes – with figures varying from as little as 2% more, up to 17% more, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. SME Scottish housebuilder and timber frame specialists Eddie Wighton an

Scottish outdoor clothing manufacturer The Ootsider is to step up its help for people who are homeless after being awarded £40,000 grant funding from First Port.

As temperatures drop and the cost of living continues to rise, Hillcrest Futures is offering vital support to vulnerable people across Dundee this winter through its adult harm reduction and young people’s services. Winter Essential Bags, filled with items such as blankets, hats, gloves, warm

East Ayrshire Council has taken significant measures to alleviate a possible £20 million overspend across all service budgets, its chief financial officer has told members of the cabinet. Joe McLachlan provided an update on the latest financial position at a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must find around £4 million to achieve a balanced budget for 2025/26, the local authority has warned. In December 2024, the Comhairle assessed that there was likely to be a need to make up to £2m of savings in setting the 2025 budget. Finding these savings in cu

A scheme is being proposed to encourage Perth & Kinross Council tenants who have extra space in their homes to downsize to a more suitable property. The revised Tenant Downsizing Scheme is designed to create more housing opportunities for families in need of larger homes.