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Housing Options Scotland (HOS) has refreshed and updated its housing information and advice guide aimed squarely at the armed forces.  The successful Military Matters service was launched almost 14 years ago. The specialist housing information and advice service is provided by Housing Opti

A decision on whether to demolish a block of flats in Edinburgh has been delayed after a council meeting was disrupted by protestors.

Falkirk Council is celebrating a double win after two of its innovative community housing projects were honoured at this year’s Chartered Institute of Housing Awards. The event, held on 14 November and attended by more than 600 people from across the public and private sectors, saw seven Falki

A leading energy campaigner has been given an industry lifetime achievement award for his efforts to tackle fuel poverty. Kenny Cameron, managing director of Edinburgh-based Connected Response, was presented with an award by Energy Action Scotland in recognition of a lifetime of trying to make peopl

Veterans Housing Scotland has ended its 110th Anniversary year with a Civic Reception at Edinburgh City Chambers. Hosted by Lord Provost Robert Eldridge, the guests heard how the charity has grown since it began in 1915 to become the leading provider of homes for disabled veterans in Scotland.

Cunninghame Housing Association is celebrating the first grant awards in its relaunched Making Our Communities Better Places Fund, with over £15,000 of funding given to 18 local groups and projects that are doing fantastic work in their communities.

Ayrshire debt, housing and welfare advice charity, CHAP, has been running classes in Ayrshire schools for over 20 years. Instead of algebra and calculus, however, they introduce pupils to the real-world challenges of living on a budget.

Six housing associations that make up the FLAIR partnership have formally committed to enhancing their service provision for tenants and owners diagnosed with MND in their communities.

Miller Homes Scotland West has acquired a 33-hectare (88.5-acre) brownfield site at the former Clydesdale Steelworks in Bellshill for its latest residential development, Hawthorn Green. The project forms part of a wider regeneration initiative that will deliver more than 430 energy-efficient family

Scotland’s landlords have warned the Scottish Government that increasing property taxes will further worsen the housing crisis.  The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), which represents landlords in Scotland, issued the warning following the recent UK Budget and ahead of the Scottish

Scarf has received a special commendation in the Fuel Poverty & Vulnerable Customer Support category at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025. The recognition builds on the organisation’s earlier regional award win and marks a proud moment in its 40th anniversary year.

Scottish homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust is taking part in the 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge, with every donation being doubled for one week only, thanks to generous match funding.

Highland Council is moving forward with steps to consider the introduction of Short Term Let (STL) Control Areas in both Sutherland and Skye and Raasay, following evidence that housing markets in these regions are under increasing pressure.

Fife Council's Glenrothes Area Committee has approved a revised housing plan for the area.

South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) and Elim Housing have officially joined the Places for People (PfP) Group, in mergers which will expand investment and support for thousands of customers across England.