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The City of Edinburgh Council leader and campaigners have come together to call for action to challenge the injustice of poverty in Scotland’s capital.

Progress on work to keep wealth, jobs and economic success in the Kingdom has been welcomed by Fife Councillors. A meeting of Fife Council's Cabinet Committee discussed the council's approach to community wealth building, welcomed progress and approved priorities and next steps for 2026 and beyond.

PLATFORM_ has announced a new partnership with leading mental health organisation Scottish Action for Mental Health to support its ongoing commitment to social impact through its ESG strategy, Nurturing Neighbourhoods. In Glasgow and Edinburgh, the build-to-rent operator's collaboration aims to rais

Plans have been submitted for the conversion of B-listed buildings on Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Hanover Street into 24 serviced apartments and office headquarters.

Sanctuary Scotland has marked the successful completion of phase one of The Victoria, the redevelopment of the former Victoria Infirmary site in Battlefield, Glasgow, with a ceremony on site. The £29.3 million first phase of the landmark social and affordable housing project in the city has tr

Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA) has hosted an innovative community event using Socialudo – a "serious game" designed to help people explore how housing, health and community services can work better together.

Ahead of the 2026 Scottish General Election, homeless prevention charity Cyrenians, has published a manifesto directed at the policy developers and decision makers shaping the plans of Scotland's major political parties. Scotland is in the midst of a housing emergency. The number of people presentin

Families across Aberdeen are set to benefit from an enhanced winter clothing payment. Anyone who has already received a school clothing grant in 2025/26 will automatically receive a £30 payment by the end of October. All new successful applications up until 31 March 2026 will also receive an a

New research reveals that third-sector services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programmes at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas. The study, led by the University of East Anglia (UEA), investigated the impact of alternative supp

A new analysis has outlined the scale of the challenges facing independent living in Scotland, with a major policy paper highlighting the urgent need for reform across housing, care and support to enable disabled people to live full, independent lives. Figures reveal that more than 40,000 disab

After taking up the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president at CIH’s annual general meeting on 10 October, Julie Haydon has unveiled her presidential campaign, 'Rooted in Resilience'. Over the next year, Julie's campaign will highlight the importance of developing a resilient mi

McTaggart Construction has completed and handed over the first 57 mid-market rent homes at its 136-home development in partnership with Swan Group at Royston Road, Glasgow. The first residents have now moved into their new homes, creating the foundation of what will become a thriving community.

A webinar co-hosted by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) and the Association for Rental Living (ARL) has examined the processes and challenges associated with brownfield site development.

An award-winning Aberdeen social housing project has highlighted how offsite timber can help the construction sector meet the UK's ambitious affordable housing targets.

A £38 million purpose-built student accommodation scheme at 292 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, has officially topped out, marking a major milestone in the delivery of 321 studio apartments in the city centre. St Vincent Studios is being delivered by GRAHAM, on behalf of Artisan Real Estate and Ho