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Record investment of over £28.7 million will be made to council housing across the Stirling area after the local authority agreed a 5.8% rent rise for 2026/27. At a special meeting yesterday, approval was given for the rise, increasing the average rent by £5.43 per week over the 48-week

Dundee’s long‑awaited Western Gateway primary school has taken a significant step forward, with Dundee City Council confirming that preparatory survey work is now underway at Newmill of Gray.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has published three research reports that offer insight into population challenges and inform action to sustain local communities. Funded by the Scottish Government through its Addressing Depopulation Action Plan and Fund, the research was carried out by the council in

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has selected Fife artist Ian Moir to design and deliver a new public artwork at the company’s Castle Park development in Coaltown of Wemyss. Fife Council’s housing spokesperson, Cllr Judy Hamilton, joined Persimmon Homes North Scotland head of customer care

Fife Council is asking people to report anyone they see sleeping rough by using a simple online form.

Springfield Properties has reported a steady first half, delivering higher profit before tax and sharply reduced bank debt, as the housebuilder accelerates its strategic shift toward major opportunities emerging in the North of Scotland. The board said the performance gives confidence that full‑ye

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people with lived experience of social care will have a say on local services after Scottish Parliament regulations come into force. Social care minister Tom Arthur tabled an order giving service users and third sector organisations a vote during integration joint

Scottish Borders Council is to hold a public engagement session to share plans for the proposed refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home in Hawick. The drop‑in event will take place at Deanfield on Friday 27 February, 4–6pm, giving residents, families and the wider community the opportunity to v

A community-led project with Neighbourhood Boards made up of local people is to decide how to invest £20 million of Pride in Place Programme funding over 10 years.

Share’s Workplace Wellbeing Conference on Thursday 12th February brought together professionals to explore practical approaches to staff wellbeing, strengthening duty of care, and building healthier, more resilient organisations. A recurring theme was the importance of safe and supportive work

Supporting people through the sustained higher cost of living remains a top priority, Renfrewshire Council has said. An update on the council’s £5 million Fairer Renfrewshire programme and its progress has been published and will be considered by councillors at the Leadership Board next

A new report has confirmed that £2.38 million worth of “non‑operational” land has been sold in the past six months as efforts to unwind the collapsed Stewart Milne Group (SMG) continue. The latest update from administrators Teneo Financial Advisory shows that land parcels held by

The Scottish Child Payment has supported more than 241,000 parents and carers since its launch five years ago, helping put over £1.3 billion into the pockets of low-income families. An increase to the payment for children under one will be introduced during 2027/28, estimated to benefit around

Alumno has officially commenced construction on its new c.£23 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on St George’s Road in Glasgow.

Scarf co-chief executive Lawrence Johnston has provided evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee, contributing to the parliamentary inquiry into GB energy and the net zero transition. Lawrence joined other sector leaders, including Stephanie Mander, social justice policy manager at Citizens Advice