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Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a new housing project officer to help tackle the housing emergency affecting communities across the region.

Almond Housing Association is to develop a programme of repairs following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in some of its properties. In late December 2023, Almond discovered that RAAC roof panels had been used in the construction of 318 properties in the Craigshil

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has strengthened its business team after joining forces with a renowned industry veteran. With 19 years of experience and expertise in managing high-value contracts, Ross Barty steps into the role of regional business manager at the framework specialist.

Planning proposals aimed to speed up brownfield development in England will not go far enough to increase the required supply of homes in London, a group of housing associations has warned. The G15, which represents London’s 11 largest housing associations, said housebuilding in Lond

Scottish Labour has unveiled new plans to drive down house prices and support first-time buyers. The party’s proposals include a pledge to reform planning rules to ensure that every new development must sell a proportion of houses at a discounted price.

A charity has welcomed a predicted fall in the cost of energy bills in April but warned that it will “do nothing” to address soaring levels of debt faced by households.

A new campaign is encouraging people to seek advice if they are worried about their debts, as research shows over 660,000 people cite debt as impacting their mental health. Analysis of polling from research company YouGov suggests around 665,148 of people in Scotland have seen their mental health an

East Ayrshire Council has agreed this week to approve the lease of two areas of land and the sale of two properties in East Ayrshire under the Community Asset Transfer framework. Land at Green Park, Newmilns will be handed over under a 10-year lease to Campbell Area Tenants’ and Residents&rsqu

Argyll and Bute Council is preparing to set its budget this week.  Ahead of the council setting its budget on Thursday, leader of Argyll and Bute Council, Councillor Robin Currie, said: “Councils can only spend what we can fund. We have to make choices that deliver the most benefit possib

A wide-ranging plan to strengthen communities facing population decline, including funding for local-led research, initiatives, and community support has been published by the Scottish Government. Projections show that Scotland’s population is set to fall from 2033, with fourteen local authori

Glasgow City Council has set a budget that targets poverty, invests in support for communities and freezes Council Tax for the next year.

Springfield Properties has signed an agreement for the sale of approximately 11.2 acres of land for £8.7 million. The land, which equates to 85 plots, is fully owned by the group.

Moray Council has set out how its housing service deals with damp and mould to ensure the continued safety of council tenants in their homes.

At least 40,000 disabled people in Scotland are currently waiting on a housing association or council home, according to new figures.

An initiative to provide key worker accommodation in Tobermory is among a number of projects in coastal communities across Argyll and Bute that are set to benefit from new funding.