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England's Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration in four cases involving Croydon Council, urging the landlord to use these as a springboard to deliver better services.

Dundee City Council’s executive director of neighbourhood services, Elaine Zwirlein, is to retire on March 31. In a career spanning four decades, Mrs Zwirlein was instrumental in the transformation of the city’s housing landscape, delivering major regeneration in areas such as Ardler, Wh

North Ayrshire Council’s newest housing development has been officially opened by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson. The innovative and energy-conscious new homes at Afton Court, Stevenston, replaced the former sheltered housing in the heart of the town.

The Scottish Government has been urged to take action on long-term empty homes after new analysis estimated their total value to be more than £3 billion.

Tens of thousands of people in Scotland have been forced onto pay-as-you-go energy meters against their will, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has suggested. The charity analysed polling from the research company YouGov and estimated that around 23,936 people were forced onto an elec

Turning Point Scotland has officially opened a new clinical facility at the charity’s established Holburn Street address to provide assertive outreach healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness.

A member of Veterans Housing Scotland’s team will feature in the charity's inaugural TV commercial which airs on STV from today. John Tonner is a visiting officer with the Edinburgh-based charity and was happy to be able to share his own story in order to help share the wonderful story of how

West Lothian Council has warned that local services across Scotland will reduce further following the Scottish Government's funding settlement for councils. All councils in Scotland face core funding cuts following the publication of the Scottish Draft Budget last month, which includes Scottish Gove

ng homes has announced a new partnership with The Wise Group to provide energy advice to tenants.

A campaign group formed in opposition to the proposed transfer of engagements between Reidvale Housing Association and Place for People Scotland (PfPS) is to lobby Reidvale members against the move, lamenting what they see as the loss of an iconic housing association. Reidvale was formed in 1975 and

Councillors in Fife have warned that they will have no choice but to become the fourth Scottish local authority to declare a housing emergency unless the council receives urgent financial support.

Trading Standards Scotland has welcomed reports that the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal are examining potential criminality in the selling of home insulation products.

The City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking an archaeological excavation at Cowan's Close, the site of a proposed residential scheme.

Moray Council and Fraser/Livingstone Architects are showcasing their updated plans for the Dallas Dhu Housing Mix Delivery project on Wednesday 24 January 2024 between 2.30pm and 6.30pm at Forres Town Hall.

Colleagues from Caledonia Housing Association have taken part in several initiatives for local and national charities to support people and families who have faced a challenging year. A wide range of #GivingSomethingBack activities were carried out in December by Caledonia staff who also took part i