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People across the Kirkcaldy area have decided which projects they want to see improve their communities and receive a share of the £300,000 from Fife Council’s citizen-led “You Decide,” campaign.  Following the two-week public vote, over thirty community projects are now

South Ayrshire Council is looking for feedback as the first step in making a new Local Development Plan for South Ayrshire (LDP3). The first stage in the LDP3 process is preparing an Evidence Report. This will contain detailed information on a range of planning matters for South Ayrshire to help inf

Surveyors in Scotland report that house prices rose through the first quarter of 2025 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, showing a more resilient upward trend than all other UK regions aside from Northern Ireland. According to the lates

Procast Group has successfully completed the development of 12 new energy-efficient flats in Hamilton’s Alness Street, on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).

Local authorities in England with the most severe shortage of social housing now have waiting lists exceeding a hundred years for a family sized (3+bed) social home, new analysis has found.

The City of Edinburgh Council is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Fund (CGF), offering grants of up to £5,000 to support community work in neighbourhoods across Edinburgh.

Children from across Edinburgh helped spread Shelter Scotland’s message about the impact of temporary accommodation with a demonstration in the city centre this week.

The Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the Inner House in unanimously refusing the appeal of a woman who had sought judicial review of Glasgow City Council's failure to provide her with particular accommodation. The appeal concerned a decision of the council in relation to the provision of tempo

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Scotland’s only dedicated consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers is returning to SEC, Glasgow on 10 – 11  May 2025. New for 2025 is a second Scottish show which is taking place at the Royal Highland Cent

For five decades, the name MacLeod has stood for quality, reliability, and dedication in the construction industry. As MacLeod Construction celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s a fitting time to look back on the company’s remarkable journey - one built on hard work, vision, and a deep c

Details of the funeral of housing professional and academic Ann Rosengard have been confirmed. The ceremony will take place tomorrow (Friday 11th) at 2.00 pm at the Glenduffhill Cemetery, 278 Hallhill Rd, Glasgow G33 4RU.

Below is a full transcript of episode 67 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘The revised Heat in Buildings Bill with Gillian Campbell and Ashley Campbell'. Listen to the episode here.

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it difficult to pay their rent each month, according to new research.  

Blochairn Housing Association has told Scottish Housing News that plans are in place for the Association to achieve compliance with a number of regulatory standards after a report outlined its ongoing challenges and the actions being taken to address the issues. Last month, the Scottish Housing

Perth & Kinross Council has completed an £800,000 streetscape improvement project in Perth, in response to concerns from residents. People living in Pullar Terrace contacted the council about a number of issues that were affecting the street. The land is owned by the Council’s Housin