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Paul Edie was elected as chair of Bield Housing and Care at its Annual General Meeting last month. Mr Edie will play a pivotal role in guiding Bield’s new Corporate Strategy and Business Plan, steering the organisation towards its goal of meeting Scotland’s urgent housing needs, as well

The Scottish Housing Regulator has written to social landlords to request comprehensive information about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) to help provide a clear national assessment of its use in social housing in Scotland and to assist in the development of an appropriate p

Angus Council has said it was "absolutely overwhelmed" by all the kind offers of accommodation it had received to help those displaced by flooding due to Storm Babet.

Scottish Housing Day took place last month to celebrate careers across housing by showcasing the variety of roles and routes into the sector and making the case for housing to be recognised as an important and valued career. But it also served to raise awareness of the need to replace a largely agei

The Equality in Housing podcast series delivered in partnership by Housing Options Scotland and the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence has published a new episode.

The Kingdom Group has appointed Tricia Hill as its new development director. With over 15 years’ experience of leading large-scale mixed tenure and redevelopment programmes in both the housing association and local authority sectors, Tricia joins Kingdom from Scottish Canals, where she is curr

Partnerships benefitting local communities across North Glasgow and beyond are continuing to grow from ng homes' Community Networking Breakfasts.

Council house tenants in Dundee could be consulted on three proposed rent increases between 3.5% and 4% if councillors back the move today.

A new report setting out Dundee’s affordable housing priorities for the next five years aims to ensure that the city continues to successfully deliver new-build affordable housing for rent.

East Lothian Council has launched a new grant fund, the Regeneration Project Capital Fund, to support community groups and organisations with capital funding for regeneration projects. The fund has been developed and funded through the Scottish Government’s Place-based Investment Programme (PB

South Lanarkshire Council is urging residents and service users to have their say on “unprecedented” financial challenges. In a new short film, Council leader Joe Fagan explains why the council is facing a budget shortfall of more than £70 million over the next two financial years.

The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is continuing to help Scottish people and communities through the cost of living crisis. The life-improving impact of action to provide financial support to people when they have needed it most is being championed by charities, social enterprises and local authorit

Patrick Harvie MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, has underscored his commitment to low carbon, energy-efficient buildings at this week's UK Passivhaus Conference in Edinburgh.

Jill Murray BA FCIH, the newly instated president of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), has launched her presidential campaign, "Be EPIC", aimed at fostering professionalism and continuous learning among housing sector professionals. Be EPIC champions the elements that make competent professi

Perth and Kinross Council is poised to release its Annual Assurance Statement, affirming its adherence to all national housing regulations. This document, mandated by the Scottish Housing Regulator, underscores the council's commitment to its tenants, pinpointing areas needing enhancement.