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Concerns about the fairness and consistency of grants awarded through the Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) have been highlighted in a new report from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The report highlights issues with the distribution of the Fund, which provides grants to those in crisis.

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has distributed a total of £9.3 million to support 28 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales, deliver projects supporting vulnerable residents with energy bills and carbon reduction initiatives.

West Lothian Council is to buy a new block of flats in Winchburgh to add to its stock of social housing. Councillors approved the £3 million investment at this month’s meeting of the Executive.

Representatives from Eildon Housing Association were delighted to receive the award for ‘Housing Organisation of the Year’ at the recent CIH Scotland Housing Awards hosted in Glasgow.

Cala Homes (West) is progressing a detailed planning application for the creation of a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness, Falkirk.

The progress being made to deliver affordable homes as part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal has been revealed in an annual report. During 2023/24 a total of 48 homes were completed in projects in Dornoch, Dulnain Bridge, Kirkhill, Nairn and Rosemarkie, with another 78 development

Yorkhill Housing Association committee members and senior staff were delighted to host a visit from Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP who as well as being the MSP for Glasgow City Region is also the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. Senior staff gave a short presentation and discussion on the w

Capital Credit Union (CCU) is celebrating a significant milestone, having facilitated over £1 million in green loans to support eco-friendly home upgrades for Scottish households. Since the launch of the initiative in September, hundreds of homeowners have been able to invest in renewable ener

Kingdom Group has won the Excellence in Tenant Scrutiny Award at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards, celebrating the best in housing across the country.

Springfield Properties has submitted detailed proposals to Midlothian Council for the first phase of the new Lingerwood development.

Councillor Stephen McCabe has stepped down from the role of leader of Inverclyde Council, the local authority has confirmed. Councillor Natasha McGuire will continue to deputise until a new leader is appointed.

Homelessness organisations have criticised plans by the City of Edinburgh Council to move 700 homeless people out of unlicensed temporary accommodation before the start of December.

Members of Living Rent staged an action in George Square last night with a big ‘housing wheel of misfortune’ to call for Glasgow City Council to implement NPF4 and commit to building social housing.

Social enterprise lettings agency Homes for Good and Glasgow Credit Union have entered a partnership aimed at providing sustainable, high-quality housing for low-income individuals and families in Glasgow and neighbouring areas. Glasgow Credit Union has provided a £2.4 million corporate loan t

Abertay Housing Association has unveiled plans for a new residential development on the site of a former community centre in Dundee. A planning application has been lodged seeking permission to build eight homes on a brownfield site on Angus Street in the Lochee area.