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National charity Independent Age has allocated £3.1 million in grant funding to help 19 advice-based organisations across the UK reach and support more older people in their local communities.

Aberdeen Cyrenians, a charity and social care provider tackling homelessness, violence, domestic abuse and other forms of social exclusion in the north east, has unveiled Prax Foundation Roots as a charity partner.

North Ayrshire Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved plans for 191 high-quality new homes in Beith.

The first phase of demolishing the Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow is due to begin. Members of Inverclyde Council’s environment and regeneration committee were told during a meeting on Thursday 29 August 2024 that nearly 140 flats, as well as the former school and church within the estate, w

Approval has been given for 19 new council homes at the site of the former McWhirter House and Nesbitt Day Centre in Larkhall.

Yorkhill Housing Association has been awarded funding from Scottish Enterprise for a feasibility study to explore innovative low-carbon heating solutions for its Overnewton Court retirement complex. As one of five public and voluntary organisations selected for the Can Do Green Heat Retrofit Innovat

North East Tenants, Residents and Landlords Together (NETRALT) and Northern Tenants Partnership (NTP) have announced their second interactive virtual session focusing on 'Working in Partnership'.

Alison Clark has been named as chief officer - housing and communities for Highland Council as part of five new appointments at the local authority. Alison is currently head of community support, contact and engagement, responsible for customer services, community planning and engagement, a rol

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) welcomed guests to its 18th Annual General Meeting last week. Chair Gordon Macleod welcomed all in attendance and thanked everyone, including staff, partners, contractors and tenants for their contribution over the last year.

Scotland’s trade union leaders and Living Rent have urged the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment to introducing rent controls.

Thenue Housing held a celebratory event for three members of staff who retired after chalking up an incredible 88 years of service between them. Lorraine Salisbury, Sheena Fergusson and Scott Davidson said farewell to colleagues after long and dedicated service to the Association.

Homelessness charity Social Bite is encouraging people to hop, skip, jump, run or squat their way to helping break the cycle of homelessness with its 100 Mile Challenge from 1st September, ending on 10th October to mark World Homeless Day.

North Ayrshire Council is making significant progress on its Council Plan priorities including surpassing its empty home and new build housing targets.

The British Gas Energy Trust is now offering energy debt grants up to £1,700 for both British Gas and non-British Gas customers with debt on a credit or pre-payment meter account.

Lloyds Banking Group is to make £2 billion of lending available to first-time buyers, increasing the amount prospective homeowners can borrow to up to five and a half times their income. Rising house prices, cost of living, high interest rates and affordability challenges mean conditions