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Communities across North Lanarkshire are continuing to see improvements in housing standards as the local authority invests £314 million in council homes across the area.

Some “truly awful and painful” decisions had to be taken to balance South Lanarkshire Council’s budget this year, the local authority's leader has said.

A partnership housing model has seen housing developer Lovell show resilience against a softer housing market in Scotland, new results have shown. Over the last year, 219 mixed-tenure homes were delivered in the country, 66% of which were affordable homes. Lovell also plans to deliver in excess

Tenants of Grampian Housing Association will see investment of over £17 million in their homes during 2024/2025 after the board agreed a 7.7% rent increase. Expenditure of £4.1m is planned to improve homes that are due either increased energy efficiency measures including new heating sys

A Valentine’s occasion brought people together for a lunch filled with companionship and love. Calton Heritage and Learning Centre was the venue for the fourth “Come Dine With Us” experience delivered by Thenue Communities - the charitable subsidiary of Thenue Housing.

Perth and Kinross Council has published detailed options for its budget, including a range of service reductions put forward by council officers. These proposals will be considered by councillors when they meet next week (28 February 2024) to consider these options and agree a balanced budget for th

Funds administrator Charis has partnered with high street flooring retailer Carpetright to facilitate the selection and installation of flooring in social housing.

A three-year strategy to manage a budget gap of £113 million is central to proposals going to Highland Council’s budget setting meeting on 29 February. Inflation, interest rates, pay increases, wider economic factors and cost pressures in key areas such as adult social care, have had a d

People living in four Aberdeen communities are being invited to stand and represent their communities in upcoming Community Council elections. Elections will be held on Thursday 18 April in the following areas:

Sunday saw George Square transformed with vibrant colour and traditions as the Year of the Dragon came to Glasgow George Square and Glasgow City Chambers.

The Prince’s Trust, a charity helping young people, has given grants to young workers at Hillcrest to boost their careers. The Development Awards are cash grants for people aged 16 to 30 and cover the cost of qualifications, equipment, clothing, travel expenses and more.

An £860,000 project in Scone has transformed 25 homes, previously at risk of demolition, to make them warmer and cheaper to heat whilst focusing on Hanover Scotland’s net zero aspirations. The one-bedroom bungalows located at Hanover Gardens in Scone, near Perth, have each been fully ret

Tributes have been paid to two former tenant board members in Glasgow after they passed away last month. Kate Willis and Robert McCormick were previously on the board of Glasgow Housing Association (GHA), which is now Wheatley Homes Glasgow, part of Wheatley Group.

Councillors in East Lothian have taken the decision to approve a 7% increase for council tenants for 2024/25, despite a majority of tenants voting for a lower increase.

A Holyrood committee returned from the February recess yesterday to begin a short inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Housing to 2040 strategy.