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More than 190 homes across Dumfries and Galloway have so far benefited from a major solar energy project, which is helping tenants save nearly £600 a year.

Six new homes could be built in Haddington using money left to the town by a lawyer more than 80 years ago. John Richardson, a solicitor who also served as Musselburgh town clerk, died in 1940 and directed that part of his estate should fund cottages for “deserving” people in his home to

Residents, community groups and other key stakeholders will have the opportunity to shape Stirling’s future as the consultation on the area’s new Local Development Plan enters a crucial new phase.

A life-changing social investment fund that has supported more than 35,000 Scots across 116 community projects for nearly a decade is now being recognised with a nomination for a major award. The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has been shortlisted in the Community Impact category of the Herald

Applications are now open for the thirteenth funding round of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme.

Share’s Inspiring Leadership Conference returned this week at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, bringing together new and experienced leaders from across the housing sector for a full day of learning and networking. The event featured a packed programme designed to support leadership a

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address skills shortages within construction. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Russell Roof Tiles, which is based on an 11-acre manufacturing site in Lochmaben, employs a t

Taylor Wimpey has been granted planning permission to deliver more than 90 new homes as part of the expanding Dolphingstone Grange development in Wallyford. The latest phase will be the first in East Lothian to feature the company’s new “national house types” – a range includ

Cruden has been granted planning permission to redevelop the former St John Vianney’s Roman Catholic Church site at 40 Fernieside Gardens, Edinburgh. 

Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new head of planning and regulatory services. Gavin Barr will take on responsibility for a range of diverse services including development management, planning policy (which includes access, climate strategy and marine planning), building standards, environment

Aberdeen-based charity and social enterprise Scarf has been named a finalist in three categories at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2025. Scarf is shortlisted for:

The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee discussed a report on the latest update on the Community Wealth Building (CWB) Strategy.  The update highlighted significant progress across key areas of economic development aimed at retaining and growing wealth within local com

Terra Firma Chambers in conjunction with SOLAR (The Society of Local Authority Lawyers & Administrators in Scotland) will host a Common Good Conference at The Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close on Monday 29 September 2025. The event will be chaired by Terra Firma’s stable director, Ala

Scottish charity TechFest is launching its design competition ‘Innovation in Action’ for S4-S6 students across Scotland to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Work has started on the construction of 65 new council houses in Gallowhill as part of Renfrewshire Council’s large-scale housing regeneration programme. The £13.7 million development is being built on a vacant site off Montgomery Road and will consist of a mix of property types and size