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A consultation into the future of two residential care homes in South Lanarkshire has unveiled strong public and staff opinion in favour of keeping them open. This publication follows the rigorous oversight and review by an Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) which concluded that the consulta

Plans have been unveiled for a new Scottish benefit to provide continued support to around 66,000 adults with a disability or long-term health condition. Under new proposals, eligible people who receive Disability Living Allowance through the UK Government’s Department for Work and Pensions wo

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership will receive £423,000 of funding to continue its work of increasing the supply of homes by bringing empty properties back into use in 2024-25. The Partnership works with local authorities and private homeowners to provide advice and support to help bring em

The Social Housing Net Zero Standard (SHNZS) must be realistic and support RSLs to make decisions in the best interests of tenants, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said. The SFHA made the call as part of its response to the Scottish Government's consultation

Hindscarth Estates has been given the green light to transform Dundee’s Telephone House into a student accommodation complex.

Glasgow City Council has approved off-market disposals of five properties and a piece of land all owned by the council to provide new social rented homes, support the growth of local businesses and raise £1,022,500 for public funds. A compulsory purchase order (CPO) for a house in the Sandyhil

A large-scale fire involving a high-rise building in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh has been extinguished. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received the call at 4.10am in the early hours of Thursday 14 March following reports of a fire within a flat on Breadalbane Street.

A No Cold Calling Zone has been established around the new retirement complex at Caplaw Grove in Wishaw.

Plans have been submitted to transform the former Ayr Grammar School into a new hospitality, retail and residential development.

The Scottish Government would need to spend an average of £1.1 billion a year to meet net zero, around 18% of its capital budget, the Scottish Fiscal Commission has estimated.

Residents in Easterhouse are being encouraged to have their say on development plans to transform their community.

The Scottish Housing News Charity Spotlight feature highlights the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To include your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com. Glasgow Community Food Network has been funded by

Cala Homes (North) has completed the site purchase for a fourth phase at the ongoing Grandhome development in Bridge of Don, after receiving planning approval from Aberdeen City Council earlier this year.

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has strengthened its executive team with two new key appointments. Kevin Murphy has joined as head of planning, while David Raine is taking on the wide-ranging role of policy manager.

Initial plans for the final phase of Collegelands in Glasgow have been unveiled today as a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was lodged by Glasgow Enlightenment Limited, a joint venture between Dawn Developments Limited and Drum Property Group.