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A charity has welcomed a predicted fall in the cost of energy bills in April but warned that it will “do nothing” to address soaring levels of debt faced by households.

A new campaign is encouraging people to seek advice if they are worried about their debts, as research shows over 660,000 people cite debt as impacting their mental health. Analysis of polling from research company YouGov suggests around 665,148 of people in Scotland have seen their mental health an

East Ayrshire Council has agreed this week to approve the lease of two areas of land and the sale of two properties in East Ayrshire under the Community Asset Transfer framework. Land at Green Park, Newmilns will be handed over under a 10-year lease to Campbell Area Tenants’ and Residents&rsqu

Argyll and Bute Council is preparing to set its budget this week.  Ahead of the council setting its budget on Thursday, leader of Argyll and Bute Council, Councillor Robin Currie, said: “Councils can only spend what we can fund. We have to make choices that deliver the most benefit possib

A wide-ranging plan to strengthen communities facing population decline, including funding for local-led research, initiatives, and community support has been published by the Scottish Government. Projections show that Scotland’s population is set to fall from 2033, with fourteen local authori

Glasgow City Council has set a budget that targets poverty, invests in support for communities and freezes Council Tax for the next year.

Springfield Properties has signed an agreement for the sale of approximately 11.2 acres of land for £8.7 million. The land, which equates to 85 plots, is fully owned by the group.

Moray Council has set out how its housing service deals with damp and mould to ensure the continued safety of council tenants in their homes.

At least 40,000 disabled people in Scotland are currently waiting on a housing association or council home, according to new figures.

An initiative to provide key worker accommodation in Tobermory is among a number of projects in coastal communities across Argyll and Bute that are set to benefit from new funding.

Renowned author, journalist, and strategist Alastair Campbell will deliver the keynote speech at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Annual Conference in June. Alastair is perhaps best known for his time working in the last Labour government, and is now a renowned writer, consulta

A survey about the housing needs and future aspirations of local households has been launched by East Ayrshire Council.

North Lanarkshire Council is to implement a policy to charge 100% council tax for second homes in an attempt to recoup some budget savings for 2024-25 but has admitted that staff reductions will still be required.

Rents for Angus Council residents will increase by 6.7% in April after proposals were agreed by councillors this week. The increase, which will take the average weekly rent above £80 for the first time, was described as “absolutely necessary” as a special communities committee

A proposal to change the way council housing is allocated in Moray was approved by the Housing and Community Safety Committee this week.